Villa Reynolds – Bahía Blanca
Flight / Schedule
Villa Reynolds – Bahía Blanca
Aircraft
Avro 694 LincolnRegistration
B-009
MSN
1413
Date
December 20, 1955 at 11:55 PM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Villa Reynolds San Luis
Region
South America • Argentina
Coordinates
-33.7203°, -65.3847°
Narrative Report
On December 20, 1955 at 11:55 PM, Villa Reynolds – Bahía Blanca experienced a crash involving Avro 694 Lincoln, operated by Argentinian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Argentina, with the event recorded near Villa Reynolds San Luis.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
6 people were known to be on board, 4 fatalities were recorded, 2 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 66.7%.
Crew on board: 6, crew fatalities: 4, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
Shortly after takeoff from Villa Reynolds by night, while climbing, the airplane stalled and crashed in flames. Two crew members were rescued while four others were killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration B-009, MSN 1413.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -33.7203°, -65.3847°.
Fatalities
Total
4
Crew
4
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Shortly after takeoff from Villa Reynolds by night, while climbing, the airplane stalled and crashed in flames. Two crew members were rescued while four others were killed.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
6
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
2
Fatality Rate
66.7%
Known people on board: 6
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Villa Reynolds – Bahía Blanca
Flight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
South America • Argentina
