LQ-FZC

Shortly after takeoff from Mendoza-Aeroparque Ciudad Mendoza Airport, while climbing, the airplane went out of control and crashed in the district of Los Horcones, near the airport. All six occupants were killed.

Flight / Schedule

LQ-FZC

Registration

LQ-FZC

MSN

680-513-183

Year of Manufacture

1957

Date

January 31, 1969 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Executive/Corporate/Business

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Crash Location

Mendoza-Aeroparque Ciudad Mendoza Mendoza

Region

South America • Argentina

Narrative Report

On January 31, 1969 at 12:00 AM, LQ-FZC experienced a crash involving Rockwell Aero Commander 680, operated by Agua y Energía Eléctrica, with the event recorded near Mendoza-Aeroparque Ciudad Mendoza Mendoza.

The flight was categorized as executive/corporate/business 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, 6 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: 4, passenger fatalities: 4, other fatalities: 0.

Shortly after takeoff from Mendoza-Aeroparque Ciudad Mendoza Airport, while climbing, the airplane went out of control and crashed in the district of Los Horcones, near the airport. All six occupants were killed.

Aircraft reference details include registration LQ-FZC, MSN 680-513-183, year of manufacture 1957.

Fatalities

Total

6

Crew

2

Passengers

4

Other

0

Crash Summary

Shortly after takeoff from Mendoza-Aeroparque Ciudad Mendoza Airport, while climbing, the airplane went out of control and crashed in the district of Los Horcones, near the airport. All six occupants were killed.

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

2

Passengers On Board

4

Estimated Survivors

0

Fatality Rate

100.0%

Known people on board: 6

Operational Details

Flight Type

Executive/Corporate/Business

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Region / Country

South America • Argentina

Aircraft Details

Registration

LQ-FZC

MSN

680-513-183

Year of Manufacture

1957