Esquel - Sarmiento

On December 19, 1970 at 12:00 AM, Esquel - Sarmiento experienced a crash involving Avro 748, operated by Aerolineas Argentinas, with the event recorded near Sarmiento Chubut.

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

28 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 28 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 4, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 24, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

For unknown reason, the twin engine aircraft landed hard at Sarmiento Airport. Upon touchdown, the nose gear collapsed, causing both propellers to struck the ground. The airplane slid for several yards before coming to rest. There were no injuries among the 28 occupants.

Aircraft reference details include registration LV-HHH, MSN 1546, year of manufacture 1962.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -39.0140°, -68.4381°.