Reconquista - Reconquista

On August 1, 1965 at 12:00 AM, Reconquista - Reconquista experienced a crash involving De Havilland DH.104 Dove, operated by Argentinian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Argentina, with the event recorded near Sanavirones Santiago del Estero.

The flight was categorized as training and the reported phase was flight at a plain, valley crash site.

2 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 2 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

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

The listed crash cause is technical failure. The crew departed Reconquista Airport for a training mission. An unexpected situation was encountered en route, forcing the crew to reduce his altitude and to attempt an emergency landing. The airplane belly landed in a field located near Sanavirones and came to rest. Both crew members escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. Crew: Juan Carlos Bisana, Mr. Andrada.

Aircraft reference details include registration T-83, MSN 04214, year of manufacture 1948.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -28.7383°, -62.2300°.