Argentinian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Argentina

Rockwell Sabreliner 75

The aircraft was returning to El Palomar AFB, near Buenos Aires, carrying three crew members and six passengers, among them General Luis Pozzi, Chief of the Argentinian Army. Upon landing, the left main gear collapsed. The aircraft slid on runway then veered to the right before coming to rest in a grassy area. All 9 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. General Pozzi was returning to El Palomar Air Base following a review of the troops in the Pampa Province.

De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter

Shortly after takeoff from Comodoro Rivadavia Airport, while climbing, the crew encountered an unexpected situation and was forced to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed in a desert area located about 10 km from the airport. While all six occupants escaped uninjured, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Rockwell Shrike Commander 500

The crew was completing a local training flight at Morón AFB. In unknown circumstances, the aircraft crashed in the swimming pool of a private residence located in the district of Moreno, west of the airbase. Both pilots (Cpt Reyna and Lt Pesci) were killed while there were no injuries on the ground.

Lockheed C-130 Hercules

Crashed in unknown circumstances while landing at Tandil Airport. There were no casualties.

Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair

While approaching Salta Airport, the single engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances near Vaqueros, about 20 km north of the airport. All four occupants were killed.

Dinfia IA.50 Guaraní II

Crashed in unknown circumstances 40 km southeast of Crespo. A passenger survived while 12 other occupants were killed.

Morane-Saulnier M.S.760 Paris

The pilot, sole on board, departed Mendoza-El Plumerillo on a post maintenance test flight. En route, the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances on a hilly terrain located near Manantiales. The pilot was injured.

Morane-Saulnier M.S.760 Paris

The crew departed Córdoba AFB on a training mission. En route, he encountered stormy weather went control was lost. The aircraft crashed in a field in Las Perdices, killing both occupants. Crew: 1st Lt Claudio Varando, 1st Lt Alf Hugo Ojeda.

Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair

The crew was completing a local training flight at Campo de Mayo AFB when the single engine airplane crashed upon landing. Both pilots were injured.

Morane-Saulnier M.S.760 Paris

While flying at a very low height over Lake Ullúm, the aircraft struck the water surface and crashed in the lake. All three crew members were killed.

Morane-Saulnier M.S.760 Paris

Crashed in unknown circumstances, killing both pilots.

Dinfia IA.50 Guaraní II

Just after liftoff, the twin engine aircraft stalled and crashed by the runway. All 12 occupants were killed.

Learjet 35

The airplane departed Comodoro Rivadavia Airport at 0800LT with a second Learjet 35A registered LV-ONN on a reconnaissance (aerial photography) mission under callsign Nardo 1. While approaching Pebble Island, the aircraft was shot down by a surface-to-air Sea Dart missile fired by HMS Exeter. The airplane entered a dive and crashed into the sea. All five crew members were killed.

Lockheed C-130 Hercules

The airplane departed Comodoro Rivadavia Airport at 0853LT on a reconnaissance flight over the Falkland Islands that he reached at 1015LT. It was detected by the radar of the British frigate HMS Minerva. Two patrolling Sea Harrier jets were sent to intercept the C-130. One of the Harriers (XZ451) fired two AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles. The first one missed but the second missile hit the left wing. The pilot continued by firing his 30 mm cannon until the Hercules lost control and crashed into the sea off Pebble Island. All seven crew members were killed.

Morane-Saulnier M.S.760 Paris

The crew was engaged in a training mission out from San Rafael Airport. While flying at an altitude of 10,300 feet, the twin engine airplane struck the slope of a mountain located near the Uspallata Valley, about 62 km northwest of Mendoza. Both occupants were killed.

Morane-Saulnier M.S.760 Paris

Crashed in unknown circumstances, killing the pilot, sole on board.

Morane-Saulnier M.S.760 Paris

The crew was completing a local training flight at Mendoza-El Plumerillo Airport when the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances in Colonia Segovia, some 6 km east of the airfield. Both pilots were killed.

Rockwell Shrike Commander 500

Crashed in unknown circumstances, killing all four occupants. Crew: Cpt García, pilot, S/O Valdivieso, mechanic. Passengers: S/O Domingo Oscar Alcaraz, Mr. Elio Milone.

Rockwell Shrike Commander 500

Crashed in unknown circumstances, killing both occupants.

Morane-Saulnier M.S.760 Paris

The crew departed Córdoba to complete a local training mission. While cruising by night, the airplane went out of control and crashed in a plantation located in Cosme Sud, about 50 km south of the airbase. The aircraft was destroyed and both occupants were killed.

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

Crashed after the left engine failed on takeoff. The aircraft was almost destroyed and all occupants were seriously injured.

Morane-Saulnier M.S.760 Paris

Crashed in unknown conditions while completing a training flight. Both pilots were killed.

Lockheed P-2 Neptune

The crew departed Río Grande-Almirante Hermes José Quijada Airport in the morning on a glaciology exploration mission over Antarctica. While flying in relative good weather conditions, the airplane struck the slope of Mt Barnard located on the Livingston Island. Communication was lost with the crew at 1245LT and SAR operations were immediately initiated. The wreckage was located eight days later, on September 25. All 11 occupants were killed. The aircraft had a dual registration 0644 and 2-P-103. Crew: Lt Miguel Berraz, pilot, Cpt Arnaldo Mutto, copilot, Lt Claudio Cabut, Lt Romualdo Migliardo, flight engineer, 2nd Lt Nelson Villagra, Cpl Jesus Arroyo, Sgt Juan Noto, Cpl Benjamin Scesa, radio operator, Cpl Omar Campastri, Sgt Remberto Brizuela. Passenger: Rodolfo Rivarola, Director of Canal 13 Television in Río Grande.

Dinfia IA.50 Guaraní II

Suffered an accident at Comodoro Rivadavia Airport. There were no casualties but the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair.

Lockheed C-130 Hercules

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.

De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter

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

Morane-Saulnier M.S.760 Paris

Crashed in unknown circumstances near Rio Cuarto Airport while engaged in a local training mission. Both pilots were killed.

Dinfia IA.50 Guaraní II

Crashed landed at Cutral Airport. There were no injuries.

Morane-Saulnier M.S.760 Paris

The crew was taking part to a local combined training mission with a second Argentinian Air Force Morane-Saulnier M.S.760A Paris I registered E-217. In unknown circumstances, both airplanes collided and crashed near the airport. All four pilots on board aircraft were killed.

Morane-Saulnier M.S.760 Paris

The crew was taking part to a local combined training mission with a second Argentinian Air Force Morane-Saulnier M.S.760A Paris I registered E-213. In unknown circumstances, both airplanes collided and crashed near the airport. All four pilots on board aircraft were killed.

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

Crashed on takeoff following an engine fire. There were no casualties.

Rockwell Shrike Commander 500

The twin engine apparently suffered an accident somewhere in Argentina. No other information.

Piper PA-31-310 Navajo

Crashed in unknown circumstances somewhere in Argentina. Occupant's fate remains unknown.

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

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.

Dinfia IA.50 Guaraní II

Shortly after takeoff from Córdoba-Pajas Blancas Airport, while in initial climb, the airplane suffered an explosion and crashed. All three crew members were killed.

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

On final approach to Las Higueras Airbase in Río Cuarto, the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances. All 11 occupants were killed.

Douglas DC-6

The four engine aircraft was returning to Buenos Aires following a reconnaissance mission over Antarctica. The approach to Mar del Plata Airport was initiated in very bad weather conditions when the airplane crashed in flames in a field located some six km short of runway. All 24 occupants escaped while the aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire.

Avro 683 Lancaster

Crashed during takeoff and came to rest in flames. All six crew members escaped uninjured.

Douglas C-54 Skymaster

The aircraft was completing a flight from Buenos Aires to the US with intermediate stops at Howard AFB and San Salvador, carrying 60 cadets of the Argentinian Air Force and nine crew members. After his departure from Howard AFB, while overflying the Caribbean Sea along the Costa Rican coast, the captain reported to ATC that the engine number three was on fire and elected to divert to the nearest airport. This was the last radio contact with the crew as shortly later, the four engine aircraft crashed into the sea off Puerto Limón. Few life vest and debris were found floating on water and none of the 69 occupants survived.

Avro 694 Lincoln

The crew was completing a flight from Santiago del Estero to Salta-El Aybal Airport. After touchdown, the airplane went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest. There were no injuries among the four crew members but the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair. It is reported that sudden gust of crosswinds affected flight control after touchdown.

Morane-Saulnier M.S.760 Paris

Crashed in unknown circumstances near Formosa-El Pucú Airport while completing a local training flight. A pilot was killed while the second occupant was injured.

De Havilland DH.104 Dove

The crew departed Reconquista Airport for a training mission. An unexpected situation was encountered en route, forcing the crew to reduce his altitude and to attempt an emergency landing. The airplane belly landed in a field located near Sanavirones and came to rest. Both crew members escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. Crew: Juan Carlos Bisana, Mr. Andrada.

Morane-Saulnier M.S.760 Paris

Collided in flight with another Argentinian Air Force MS.760 over Córdoba. While the crew of the second aircraft was able to land at Córdoba Airport, E-231 dove into the ground and crashed in a prairie, killing both pilots.

Avro 694 Lincoln

During the takeoff roll, the four engine airplane suffered an explosion for unknown reason. Out of control, the airplane veered off runway and came to rest in flames. All occupants were able to evacuate while the aircraft was destroyed by fire.

Avro 694 Lincoln

During the takeoff roll, the airplane went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest. There were no injuries among the crew but the aircraft was damaged at 90% and written off. The crew was engaged in a local training flight.

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

The airplane swerved on landing, went out of control and came to rest, losing its undercarriage and both engines. There were no casualties.

Douglas C-54 Skymaster

While approaching Lima-Callao Airport by night, the crew encountered poor visibility due to foggy conditions. The four engine aircraft was too low and struck a sand dune located 15 km short of runway threshold. Two children and a crew member survived while 46 other occupants were killed. The flight was operated by the Argentinian Air Force on behalf of the Correo Aéreo Militar al Exterior (CAME).

De Havilland DH.104 Dove

While performing a training flight out from Morón AFB, the twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in a field located 2 km from Suipacha. A crew member was killed while the second occupant was injured. Crew: 1st Lt Tomás Orru, † 1st Lt Luis Alejandro Lanfranci.

De Havilland DH.104 Dove

While approaching Córdoba Airbase, the twin engine aircraft struck the ground and crashed near Villa Allende, some 15 km north of the airfield. Both pilots were killed.

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

Equipped with a JATO system, the aircraft caught fire during takeoff and crashed. No casualties.