T-159

On November 12, 1953 at 09:30 AM, T-159 experienced a crash involving Junkers JU.52, operated by Líneas Aéreas del Estado - LADE, with the event recorded near Villa Mugueta Santa Fe.

The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a plain, valley crash site.

13 people were known to be on board, 13 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

Crew on board: 5, crew fatalities: 5, passengers on board: 8, passenger fatalities: 8, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. The JU52 started the approach to Rosario when it collided with an Argentinian Air Force DH.104 Dove registered T-62 and carrying seven crew members. The collision occurred in unclear circumstances. The Dove lost a wing and crashed in a field located eight km south of Villa Mugueta. The pilot of the JU52 attempted an emergency landing but the three engine aircraft eventually crashed in flames. All 20 occupants in both airplanes were killed.

Aircraft reference details include registration T-159, MSN 5261, year of manufacture 1935.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -33.3119°, -61.0564°.