Sol Lineas Aereas Saab 340A crash near Los Menucos

21 fatalities • Los Menucos, Argentina

A Sol Lineas Aereas flight traveling from Neuquén to Comodoro Rivadavia disappeared from radar after declaring an emergency.

What happened

On May 18, 2011, at approximately 23:47 UTC, a Saab 340A, registration LV-CEJ, was operating a flight from Neuquén, Argentina, to Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina. During the flight, the crew declared an emergency and the aircraft subsequently disappeared from radar tracking.

The wreckage was later located approximately 35 km from Los Menucos, Argentina. There were 21 people on board the aircraft, consisting of 3 crew members and 18 passengers; all 21 fatalities were recorded.

Probable cause

Not determined

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 May 2011 SAAB 340 A accident near Los Menucos, Argentina?

A Sol Lineas Aereas flight traveling from Neuquén to Comodoro Rivadavia disappeared from radar after declaring an emergency.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 May 2011 SAAB 340 A accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 21 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 May 2011 involved a SAAB 340 A, operated by Sol Lineas Aereas, at Los Menucos, Argentina.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not determined

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