HISISA Argentina

Safety profile and incident history for HISISA Argentina.

Safety Score

9/10

Total Incidents

1

Total Fatalities

10

Recent Incidents

October 10, 1971 10 Fatalities

Beechcraft 65 Queen Air

Buenos Aires-Aeroparque-Jorge Newbery Buenos Aires City

Shortly after takeoff from Buenos Aires-Aeroparque-Jorge Newbury Airport, while climbing by night at a height of 500 feet, one of the engine failed. The pilot lost control of the airplane that crashed into the Rio de la Plata, few km offshore. The aircraft sank and was destroyed and all 10 occupants were killed, among them several famous Argentinian ballet dancers, members of the Colón Theater. Crew: Orlando Galotine. Passengers: Norma Fontenla, Jose Neglia, Antonio Zambrana, Carlos Santamarina, Carlos Schiaffino, Margarita Fernández, Martha Raspanti, Rubén Estanga, Sara Bochkovsky.

Airline Information

Country of Origin

Argentina

Risk Level

Low Risk

Common Aircraft in Incidents

Beechcraft 65 Queen Air1