Mid-air collision near Mercedes Airfield involving two aircraft

2 fatalities • Mercedes, Argentina

A mid-air collision between a Piper PA-28-236 and a Cessna 152 resulted in two fatalities during an approach to an airfield in Argentina.

What happened

On November 21, 2011, at approximately 1320 UTC, a mid-air collision occurred near Mercedes Airfield (MRD) in Mercedes, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. The accident involved two aircraft: an Argentine Air Force Piper PA-28-236, registration PG-449, and a Cessna 152, registration LV-OOF.

Both aircraft were on approach to the airfield at the time of the collision. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries, involving the flight instructor and the student pilot aboard the Cessna 152. The two military pilots operating the Piper PA-28-236 were not injured.

Probable cause

No official probable cause was provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Nov 2011 PIPER PA-28-236 accident near Mercedes, Argentina?

A mid-air collision between a Piper PA-28-236 and a Cessna 152 resulted in two fatalities during an approach to an airfield in Argentina.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 Nov 2011 PIPER PA-28-236 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Nov 2011 involved a PIPER PA-28-236, operated by Argentina Air Force, at Mercedes, Argentina.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No official probable cause was provided in the source material.

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