Region
South America

Crash of an Avro 748-1-105 in Sarmiento

Date & Time: Dec 19, 1970
Type of aircraft:
Avro 748
Operator:
Registration:
LV-HHH
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Esquel - Sarmiento
MSN:
1546
YOM:
1962
Flight number:
AR682
Location:
Sarmiento
Chubut
Country:
Argentina
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
24
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Aircraft flight hours:
21542
Aircraft flight cycles:
17282
Circumstances:
For unknown reason, the twin engine aircraft landed hard at Sarmiento Airport. Upon touchdown, the nose gear collapsed, causing both propellers to struck the ground. The airplane slid for several yards before coming to rest. There were no injuries among the 28 occupants.

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

Date & Time: Dec 16, 1970
Type of aircraft:
Max Holste M.H.1521M Broussard
Operator:
Registration:
PG-334
Flight Type:
Government
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
21C
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 remains unknown.

Crash of a Douglas DC-6B in Córdoba

Date & Time: Nov 16, 1970
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-6
Operator:
Transportes Aéreos Latin America
Registration:
N6113C
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Antofagasta – Caldera – La Rioja – Asunción
MSN:
44113/433
YOM:
1953
Location:
Córdoba AFB
Córdoba
Country:
Argentina
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a cargo flight from Antofagasta to Asunción with intermediate stops in Caldera and La Rioja. En route to Asunción, the crew informed ATC about technical problems and was cleared to divert to Córdoba Air Base. On final, the airplane crashed in flames in a prairie located near the district of Antigua, about 4 km southeast of the airfield. All four crew members escaped uninjured while the aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire.

Crash of a Bristol 175 Britannia 312F in Buenos Aires

Date & Time: Jul 12, 1970
Type of aircraft:
Bristol Britannia
Operator:
Registration:
LV-JNL
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
13230
YOM:
1957
Location:
Buenos Aires-Ezeiza-Ministro Pistarini
Buenos Aires City
Country:
Argentina
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The approach to Buenos Aires-Ezeiza-Ministro Pistarini Airport was completed in a near zero visibility due to thick fog. On short final, the pilot-in-command failed to realize his altitude was too low when the airplane struck an ILS antenna located short of runway 04 threshold. After the impact, the airplane nosed down, struck the ground and slid for about 600 meters before coming to rest. All 12 occupants were injured and the airplane was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the crew continued the approach below minima weather conditions and below the glide, causing the airplane to struck obstacles on short final. The captain decided to go around after the impact with the ILS antenna but it was too late.

Crash of a Lockheed L-1049G Super Constellation in La Rioja

Date & Time: Jun 7, 1970
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation
Operator:
International Aerodyne
Registration:
N8021
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Miami - Asunción - La Rioja
MSN:
4673
YOM:
1957
Location:
La Rioja-Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid
La Rioja
Country:
Argentina
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a cargo flight from Miami to La Rioja with an intermediate stop at Asunción Airport. Upon landing at La Rioja-Capitan Vicente Almandos Amonacid Airport, one of the main landing gear collapsed. The airplane veered off runway and came to rest in flames. All five crew members escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
An undercarriage failed upon landing.
Final Report:

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-85-DL in Oncativo

Date & Time: May 10, 1970
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
T-17
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Demonstration
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Oncativo - Oncativo
MSN:
20093
YOM:
1944
Location:
Oncativo
Córdoba
Country:
Argentina
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
14
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was taking part to an airshow in Oncativo. While taking off from an open field, the left wing dropped and struck the ground. The aircraft stalled and crashed 40 meters further, losing its left engine. All 16 occupants were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of an Avro 748-1-105 in Loma Alta: 37 killed

Date & Time: Feb 4, 1970 at 2055 LT
Type of aircraft:
Avro 748
Operator:
Registration:
LV-HGW
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Asunción – Formosa – Corrientes – Rosario – Buenos Aires
MSN:
1539
YOM:
1961
Flight number:
AR707
Location:
Loma Alta
Chaco
Country:
Argentina
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
33
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
37
Aircraft flight hours:
19049
Aircraft flight cycles:
15739
Circumstances:
The departure from Corrientes was delayed due to poor weather conditions. Shortly after takeoff from Corrientes-Camba Punta in the evening, while climbing, the crew encountered very bad weather conditions with CB's and turbulences. The aircraft bank left to 90° then nosed down to 45° and plunged before crashing at a speed of 400 km/h into a palms area located near Loma Alta, some 35 km southwest of Corrientes. The wreckage was found the next morning. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and all 37 occupants have been killed.
Probable cause:
Loss of control of the airplane and collision with terrain when encountering a zone with adverse meteorological conditions and severe turbulence.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-45-CU Commando in Buenos Aires

Date & Time: Dec 17, 1969
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
LV-GEB
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
30325
YOM:
1944
Location:
Buenos Aires-Aeroparque-Jorge Newbery
Buenos Aires City
Country:
Argentina
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After liftoff, while climbing to a height of some 300 feet, the left engine stopped. The aircraft stalled but the captain was able to regain control and to perform an emergency landing on a sports field located near the airport. Both pilots were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
The failure of the left engine was the consequence of an error on part of the crew who positioned the fuel selector on an empty tank.

Crash of an Avro 748 in Santa Rosa

Date & Time: Nov 27, 1969 at 1200 LT
Type of aircraft:
Avro 748
Operator:
Registration:
LV-HHI
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1547
YOM:
1962
Location:
Santa Rosa
La Pampa
Country:
Argentina
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
24
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Aircraft flight hours:
20149
Aircraft flight cycles:
16099
Circumstances:
The crew was completing an approach under VFR mode by night when the airplane struck the ground 3 km short of runway 19 threshold. On impact, it lost its undercarriage and slid for 200 meters before coming to rest. All 28 occupants were evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
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