Date & Time:
Nov 9, 1991
Type of aircraft:
Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)
Registration:
0685/4-G-1
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Skydiving / Paratroopers
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Lobos - Lobos
MSN:
2046
YOM:
1971
Country:
Argentina
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
2
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
4
Other fatalities:
0
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
The single engine aircraft was dispatched at Lobos airfield for local skydiving mission. Shortly after takeoff from a grassy runway, the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances. Two skydivers were seriously injured while six other occupants were killed.