La Rioja – Córdoba

While approaching Córdoba Airbase, the twin engine aircraft struck the ground and crashed near Villa Allende, some 15 km north of the airfield. Both pilots were killed.

Flight / Schedule

La Rioja – Córdoba

Registration

T-67

MSN

04027

Year of Manufacture

1947

Date

July 3, 1963 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Military

Flight Phase

Landing (descent or approach)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Crash Location

Córdoba Córdoba

Region

South America • Argentina

Coordinates

-31.0782°, -64.4899°

Narrative Report

On July 3, 1963 at 12:00 AM, La Rioja – Córdoba experienced a crash involving De Havilland DH.104 Dove, operated by Argentinian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Argentina, with the event recorded near Córdoba Córdoba.

The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

2 people were known to be on board, 2 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 2, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

While approaching Córdoba Airbase, the twin engine aircraft struck the ground and crashed near Villa Allende, some 15 km north of the airfield. Both pilots were killed.

Aircraft reference details include registration T-67, MSN 04027, year of manufacture 1947.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -31.0782°, -64.4899°.

Fatalities

Total

2

Crew

2

Passengers

0

Other

0

Crash Summary

While approaching Córdoba Airbase, the twin engine aircraft struck the ground and crashed near Villa Allende, some 15 km north of the airfield. Both pilots were killed.

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

2

Passengers On Board

0

Estimated Survivors

0

Fatality Rate

100.0%

Known people on board: 2

Operational Details

Schedule / Flight

La Rioja – Córdoba

Flight Type

Military

Flight Phase

Landing (descent or approach)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Region / Country

South America • Argentina

Aircraft Details

Registration

T-67

MSN

04027

Year of Manufacture

1947