Accident Overview
On March 19, 2015, at approximately 20:38 local time, a Beech Model B90 King Air, registered in Argentina as LV-CEO, struck the water of Laguna del Sauce near Punta del Este, Uruguay. The airplane was destroyed by the impact and a subsequent fire. The two pilots and eight passengers sustained fatal injuries.
Aircraft and Flight Information
The aircraft, operated by Drogueria Meta, S.A., was on a charter flight. It had departed from Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo International Airport (SULS) in Punta del Este and was destined for San Fernando Airport (SADF) in Argentina. Night visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. Details of the flight plan are unknown.
Investigation
The Comision Investigadora De Accidentes E Incidentes De Aviacion of Uruguay has jurisdiction over the investigation. All further inquiries should be directed to that agency.