Incident
On June 6, 2012, at approximately 2300 UTC, a Fairchild SA227 (serial number AC-482) operated by Aero VIP Ltd as a cargo flight departed from Carrasco/General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport in Montevideo, Uruguay. During the initial climb, radar contact with the aircraft was lost, and the aircraft subsequently crashed into the Rio de la Plata.
Aircraft and Crew
The aircraft was a Fairchild SA227 configured for cargo operations. The two flightcrew members on board sustained fatal injuries, and the aircraft was destroyed upon impact.
Wreckage Recovery
The wreckage of the aircraft was located on July 20, 2012, approximately six weeks after the accident.
Investigation
The investigation is being conducted by the Oficina de Investigacion y Prevencion de Accidentes de Aviacion (OIPAIA) of Uruguay. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist in the investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, as the United States is the State of Manufacture and Design of the airplane and the State of Manufacture of the engines.