Villa Reynolds – Bahía Blanca

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.

Flight / Schedule

Villa Reynolds – Bahía Blanca

Registration

B-009

MSN

1413

Date

December 20, 1955 at 11:55 PM

Type

CRASH

Flight 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

Aircraft Details

Registration

B-009

MSN

1413