2 fatalities

18 Dec 2008: PIPER PA-31T — Buenos Aires, Argentina

Buenos Aires, Argentina

On 18 Dec 2008, a PIPER PA-31T was involved in an aviation accident near Buenos Aires, Argentina. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On December 18, 2008, a Piper PA-31T operated by Aviacenter SA crashed near San Fernando Airport, Argentina, under visual flight rules. The aircraft sustained substantial damage and both pilots were killed.

Incident Overview

On December 18, 2008, at 0810 universal time coordinated, a Piper Aircraft PA-31T, registration LV-MYX, operated by Aviacenter SA, crashed into the ground a few minutes after takeoff from San Fernando Airport (SADF) in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The flight was conducted under visual flight rules.

Damage and Casualties

The aircraft was substantially damaged in the accident. Both pilots on board were killed.

Investigation

The investigation into the accident is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Argentina. Further information may be obtained from the Junta de Investigaciones de Accidentes de Aviación Civil, part of the Fuerza Aérea Argentina.

Aircraft and Operator Information

The aircraft was a Piper PA-31T, registration LV-MYX. The operator was Aviacenter SA. No further details about the aircraft, its maintenance history, or the pilots were released in the initial report.

Meteorological Conditions

Visual flight rules were in effect at the time of the accident. No other weather information was provided.