Argentinian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Argentina

Safety profile and incident history for Argentinian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Argentina.

Safety Score

9.6/10

Total Incidents

93

Total Fatalities

396

Recent Incidents

Rockwell Sabreliner 75

El Palomar AFB Buenos Aires province

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

Comodoro Rivadavia Chubut

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.

February 7, 2001 2 Fatalities

Rockwell Shrike Commander 500

Morón AFB Buenos Aires province

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

Tandil Buenos Aires province

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

November 22, 1993 4 Fatalities

Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair

Vaqueros Salta

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.

October 1, 1993 12 Fatalities

Dinfia IA.50 Guaraní II

Crespo Entre Ríos

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

Morane-Saulnier M.S.760 Paris

Manantiales Mendoza

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.

October 6, 1989 2 Fatalities

Morane-Saulnier M.S.760 Paris

Las Perdices Córdoba

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

Campo de Mayo AFB Buenos Aires City

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.

March 20, 1985 3 Fatalities

Morane-Saulnier M.S.760 Paris

Lake Ullúm San Juan

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.

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