21 fatalities

18 May 2011: SAAB 340 A — Sol Lineas Aereas — Los Menucos, Argentina

Los Menucos, Argentina

On 18 May 2011, a SAAB 340 A operated by Sol Lineas Aereas was involved in an aviation accident near Los Menucos, Argentina. 21 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 May 18, 2011, a Sol Líneas Aéreas Saab 340A (LV-CEJ) en route from Neuquén to Comodoro Rivadavia declared an emergency then disappeared from radar. The wreckage was found about 35 km from Los Menucos. All 21 occupants died.

Accident Details

On May 18, 2011, at approximately 23:47 UTC, a Saab 340A aircraft operated by Sol Líneas Aéreas, registration LV-CEJ, was conducting a flight from Neuquén, Argentina, to Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina. The flight crew declared an emergency and subsequently disappeared from radar. The aircraft was later discovered crashed about 35 kilometers from Los Menucos, Argentina.

Occupants and Fatalities

The aircraft carried 3 crew members and 18 passengers. All 21 occupants sustained fatal injuries, as confirmed by the investigation authority.

Investigation

The Junta de Investigaciones de Accidentes de Aviación Civil (JIAAC) of Argentina is investigating the accident. All inquiries should be directed to the JIAAC at: Avenida Belgrano 1370 - Piso 11, C1093AAO, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina. Email: [email protected], Website: www.jiaac.gov.ar.