Region
South America

Crash of a Fokker F28 Fellowship 1000 in Concordia

Date & Time: Nov 15, 1975
Type of aircraft:
Fokker F28 Fellowship
Operator:
Registration:
LV-LOB
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Buenos Aires - Condordia
MSN:
11086
YOM:
1974
Location:
Concordia
Entre Ríos
Country:
Argentina
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
56
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Aircraft flight hours:
1618
Aircraft flight cycles:
2816
Circumstances:
Following an uneventful flight from Buenos Aires, the crew initiated the descent to Concordia-Comodoro Pierrestegui Airport in good weather conditions and under VFR mode, the pilot-in-command failed to realize his altitude was too low when the left wing struck a tree located 4 km short of runway 21. The aircraft stalled, struck the ground, lost its undercarriage and slid for several dozen meters before coming to rest. All 60 occupants were evacuated, among them 10 were injured.
Probable cause:
Weather conditions were good and the approach was completed under VFR mode. Nevertheless, the crew descended below the MDA, causing the aircraft to struck obstacles.

Crash of a Max Holste M.H. 1521C Broussard in Argentina

Date & Time: Oct 12, 1975
Type of aircraft:
Max Holste M.H.1521M Broussard
Operator:
Registration:
PG-331
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Government
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
23C
YOM:
1958
Location:
Argentina
All Argentina
Country:
Argentina
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances somewhere in Argentina. Crew fate unknown. Operated by Argentinian AF on behalf of the National Civil Aviation Institute (Instituto Nacional de Aviación Civil - INAC).

Crash of a Lockheed C-130E Hercules in San Miguel de Tucumán: 6 killed

Date & Time: Aug 28, 1975 at 1305 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Operator:
Registration:
TC-62
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
San Miguel de Tucumán – La Rioja – San Juan – El Palomar
MSN:
4309
YOM:
1968
Location:
San Miguel de Tucumán-Teniente Benjamin Matienzo
Tucumán
Country:
Argentina
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
114
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
The airplane was flying back to El Palomar Airbase in Buenos Aires with intermediate stops in La Rioja and San Juan, carrying 114 policemen (Argentine Federal Police) who were returning to their base after an intervention in the Tucumán Province. During the takeoff roll, after a course of 800 meters and at a speed of 200 km/h, the pilot started the rotation when an explosion occurred on the runway surface approximately 100 meters in front of him. While climbing to a height of some 12-15 meters, the aircraft was hit by debris and the denotation. Control was lost and the airplane crashed in flames 400 meters further. 115 occupants were evacuated, 29 of them were injured. Six policemen were killed and the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Loss of control during takeoff following a bomb explosion that was placed on the runway pavement. Investigations determined that a plan was to set off an explosive charge in the form of a conical tip placed below the runway when the C-130 was to be at full throttle during takeoff. Named 'Operation Gardel', the action was planned by the Peronist guerilla organization 'Montoneros'. Near the middle of the runway some 1,100 meters away from the northern end and 1,000 from the southern, a disused sewer led to a storm drain. A cable was laid through the 250 meter tunnel, emerging from the storm drain and connecting the charge to the 12V battery of a parked vehicle. The switch would be activated from a nearby pit.

Crash of a Vickers 769D Viscount in Buenos Aires

Date & Time: May 11, 1975
Type of aircraft:
Vickers Viscount
Operator:
Registration:
CX-AQO
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Montevideo – Buenos Aires
MSN:
322
YOM:
1958
Location:
Buenos Aires-Aeroparque-Jorge Newbery
Buenos Aires City
Country:
Argentina
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
53
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After landing, the four engine airplane encountered difficulties and was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran and came to rest few dozen meters further. Three passengers were injured while all 54 other occupants were unhurt. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Fokker F27 Friendship 400M near San Carlos de Bariloche: 52 killed

Date & Time: Mar 16, 1975 at 1340 LT
Type of aircraft:
Fokker F27 Friendship
Operator:
Registration:
TC-72
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
El Palomar - San Carlos de Bariloche
MSN:
10404
YOM:
1969
Location:
San Carlos de Bariloche
Río Negro
Country:
Argentina
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
47
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
52
Aircraft flight hours:
4953
Aircraft flight cycles:
5236
Circumstances:
The airplane departed El Palomar Airbase in Buenos Aires on a flight to San Carlos de Bariloche, carrying 47 soldiers and their family members. There were also two Uruguayan citizens on board. While approaching San Carlos de Bariloche Airport in marginal weather conditions, the airplane struck the slope of Mt Lopez located about 34 km west of runway 11 threshold. The wreckage was found few hours later and none of the 52 occupants survived the crash.
Probable cause:
It is believed that the accident was the consequence of a controlled flight into terrain after the crew initiated the descent prematurely when he did not have sufficient ground assistance. It is possible that the crew was unaware of the strength of the wind in the area when the accident occurred, winds that caused the aircraft to divert from the prescribed approach path.

Crash of a Cessna 411 in Buenos Aires: 2 killed

Date & Time: Feb 5, 1975 at 1200 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 411
Operator:
Agrocom Servicios Aéreos
Registration:
LV-LXW
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Positioning
Survivors:
No
Site:
City
Location:
Buenos Aires-Ezeiza-Ministro Pistarini
Buenos Aires City
Country:
Argentina
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Buenos Aires-Ezeiza-Ministro Pistarini Airport, the twin engine airplane went out of control and crashed in a residential area located in González Catán, about 8 km northwest of the airfield. The airplane was destroyed and both occupants were killed. There were no injuries on the ground.
Probable cause:
Loss of control following an engine failure.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter 200 near La Angostura: 13 killed

Date & Time: Jan 5, 1975
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter
Operator:
Registration:
AE-259
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
San Miguel de Tucumán - San Miguel de Tucumán
MSN:
140
YOM:
1968
Location:
La Angostura
Tucumán
Country:
Argentina
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
10
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
13
Circumstances:
The airplane flew from Córdoba to San Miguel de Tucumán and was later engaged in a reconnaissance mission over the west region of San Miguel de Tucumán to localize rebels. While cruising at a relative low level, the airplane was struck by ground fire (automatic weapon) and the tail and rudder went hit. Out of control, the airplane lost height and crashed on the slope of a mountain located near La Angostura. The wreckage was found a day later and all 13 occupants were killed, among them high ranking officers.
Occupants:
Gen Enrique Eugenio Salgado,
Br Gen Francisco Ricardo Agustín Muñoz,
Col Eduardo Wilfredo Cano,
Lt Col Oscar Rubén Bevione,
Lt Col Pompilio Schilardi,
Lt Col Pedro Santiago Petrecca,
Maj Roberto Dante David Biscardi,
Maj Pedro Antonio Zelaya,
Maj Héctor Abel Sánchez,
Maj Aldo Emilio Pepa,
Cpt Roberto Carlos Aguilera,
1st Lt Carlos Eduardo Correa,
Sgt Aldo Ramón Linares.
Source: https://aerospotter.blogspot.com
Probable cause:
Shot down by ground fire.

Crash of a Morane-Saulnier M.S.760A-1 Paris in Rio Cuarto: 2 killed

Date & Time: Dec 30, 1974
Type of aircraft:
Morane-Saulnier M.S.760 Paris
Operator:
Registration:
E-214
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Rio Cuarto - Rio Cuarto
MSN:
A-2
YOM:
1961
Location:
Río Cuarto
Córdoba
Country:
Argentina
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances near Rio Cuarto Airport while engaged in a local training mission. Both pilots were killed.

Crash of a Dinfia IA.50 Guarani II in Cutral

Date & Time: Oct 11, 1974
Type of aircraft:
Dinfia IA.50 Guaraní II
Operator:
Registration:
T-113
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
04
YOM:
1966
Location:
Cutral Có
Neuquén
Country:
Argentina
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed landed at Cutral Airport. There were no injuries.

Crash of a BAc 111-521FH in Bahía Blanca

Date & Time: Dec 4, 1973 at 1540 LT
Type of aircraft:
BAc 111
Operator:
Registration:
LV-JNR
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Buenos Aires – Bahía Blanca – Trelew
MSN:
192
YOM:
1969
Location:
Bahía Blanca-Comandante Espora
Buenos Aires province
Country:
Argentina
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
68
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Just after liftoff, while in initial climb, the crew noticed a loss of power on the left engine. The captain decided to land back but the remaining distance was 950 meters only. Unable to stop in time, the airplane struck arresting cables installed for the Douglas A4Q Skyhawk of the Argentinian Navy. Impact caused severe damages to both wings and the airplane came to rest in flames as the fuel tanks were punctured. All 74 occupants were evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Aborted take-off due to apparent loss of power. This was caused by the aircraft having touched down on the runway again, after initial lift-off, whilst the crew were distracted by a bird of considerable size which was flying past the left hand windscreen. Wrong decision on part of the crew as the takeoff procedure was already completed.
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