CATA Linea Aérea
Safety profile and incident history for CATA Linea Aérea.
Safety Score
9.5/10Total Incidents
1
Total Fatalities
5
Recent Incidents
October 26, 2003 5 Fatalities
Fairchild-Hiller FH-227
Buenos Aires-Ezeiza-Ministro Pistarini Buenos Aires City
Shortly after takeoff from Buenos Aires-Ezeiza-Ministro Pistarini Airport runway 17, while climbing by night, the crew reported technical problems. ATC cleared the crew for an immediate return and land. On final approach, the situation worsened and the crew apparently attempted an emergency landing on the Esperanza Golf Course when the aircraft struck a tree and crashed 5 km short of runway 35, bursting into flames. The aircraft was totally destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire and all five occupants were killed.
Airline Information
Country of Origin
Argentina
Risk Level
Low Risk
Common Aircraft in Incidents
Fairchild-Hiller FH-2271