LV-GXR

Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed in a field located 2 km from the airport. Both pilots were killed. The aircraft was engaged in a cargo flight and was carrying a load of newspapers.

Flight / Schedule

LV-GXR

Registration

LV-GXR

MSN

500-0962-17

Year of Manufacture

1960

Operator

Rent-a-Plane

Date

June 2, 1994 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Cargo

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Crash Location

Buenos Aires-Aeroparque-Jorge Newbery Buenos Aires City

Region

South America • Argentina

Narrative Report

On June 2, 1994 at 12:00 AM, LV-GXR experienced a crash involving Rockwell Aero Commander 500, operated by Rent-a-Plane, with the event recorded near Buenos Aires-Aeroparque-Jorge Newbery Buenos Aires City.

The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) 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.

Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed in a field located 2 km from the airport. Both pilots were killed. The aircraft was engaged in a cargo flight and was carrying a load of newspapers.

Aircraft reference details include registration LV-GXR, MSN 500-0962-17, year of manufacture 1960.

Fatalities

Total

2

Crew

2

Passengers

0

Other

0

Crash Summary

Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed in a field located 2 km from the airport. Both pilots were killed. The aircraft was engaged in a cargo flight and was carrying a load of newspapers.

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

2

Passengers On Board

0

Estimated Survivors

0

Fatality Rate

100.0%

Known people on board: 2

Operational Details

Operator

Rent-a-Plane

Flight Type

Cargo

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Region / Country

South America • Argentina

Aircraft Details

Registration

LV-GXR

MSN

500-0962-17

Year of Manufacture

1960