2 fatalities

3 Jul 2012: Lancair IV-P — Concepcio, Argentina

Concepcio, Argentina

On 3 Jul 2012, a Lancair IV-P was involved in an aviation accident near Concepcio, Argentina. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 10 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On July 3, 2012, a Lancair IV-P (LV-X243) crashed in Concepcion, Corrientes Province, Argentina, resulting in fatal injuries to the pilot and passenger. The flight originated from Posadas Airport and was destined for Parana Airport.

Accident

On July 3, 2012, about 1230 coordinated universal time (0930 local time), a Lancair IV-P aircraft, Argentine registration LV-X243, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain in Concepcion, Corrientes Province, Argentina. The pilot and the passenger were fatally injured. The flight originated at Posadas International Airport (SARP), Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, and was destined for Parana Airport (SAAP), Entre Rios, Argentina. The flight was conducted under Argentine flight regulations.

Aircraft

The aircraft involved was a Lancair IV-P, registered as LV-X243. No further details about the aircraft, such as engine count or year of manufacture, are provided in the source.

Investigation

The investigation is under the direction of the Argentine Republic. The Junta de Investigaciones de Accidentes de Aviación Civil (JIAAC) is the investigating authority. The report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Argentine Republic. No probable cause or contributing factors have been stated in the source.