Uruguayan Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Uruguaya
Safety Score
9.5/10Total Incidents
3
Total Fatalities
14
Recent Incidents
Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan
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
Crashed in unknown circumstances in the Río Uruguay, at the border with Argentina. All seven crew members were killed.
Avro 504
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
