Uruguayan Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Uruguaya

Safety profile and incident history for Uruguayan Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Uruguaya.

Safety Score

9.5/10

Total Incidents

3

Total Fatalities

14

Recent Incidents

March 13, 1958 6 Fatalities

Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan

Santos São Paulo

The crew was completing a flight from Florianópolis to Cumbica AFB. Weather conditions deteriorated en route and the visibility decreased due to foggy conditions when the airplane struck power cables and crashed on the slope of the Diabo Peak located in the Serra do Mar, in the region of Santos. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact and all six occupants have been killed.

North American B-25 Mitchell

Uruguay River All Uruguay

Crashed in unknown circumstances in the Río Uruguay, at the border with Argentina. All seven crew members were killed.

Avro 504

Montevideo Montevideo City District

Shortly after takeoff from Montevideo Airport, while climbing to a height of 100 metres, the aircraft went out of control and crashed. While both crew members were injured, one person was killed on the ground after being hit by debris. Crew: Lt Medardo Farias, Sgt Ortiz.

Airline Information

Country of Origin

Uruguay

Risk Level

Low Risk

Common Aircraft in Incidents

North American B-25 Mitchell1
Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan1
Avro 5041