1 fatality

3 Dec 2016: SCHEMPP HIRTH VENTUS2C — San Carlos de Bolivar, Argentina

San Carlos de Bolivar, Argentina

On 3 Dec 2016, a SCHEMPP HIRTH VENTUS2C was involved in an aviation accident near San Carlos de Bolivar, Argentina. One person was 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 December 3, 2016, a Schempp Hirth Ventus-2C motorized glider (LV-EDB) crashed after its left wing detached during soaring maneuvers near San Carlos de Bolivar, Buenos Aires. The pilot was fatally injured.

Accident Details

On December 3, 2016, at approximately 1750 coordinated universal time, a Schempp Hirth Ventus-2C motorized glider, Argentine registration LV-EDB, operated by a private individual, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain near San Carlos de Bolivar, Buenos Aires. The accident occurred during soaring maneuvers when the left wing detached from the fuselage. The pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The flight was conducted under Argentine flight regulations.

Investigation

The investigation into the accident is under the jurisdiction of the government of Argentina, specifically the Junta de Investigaciones de Accidentes de Aviación Civil (JIAAC). Further information can be obtained from:

Junta de Investigaciones de Accidentes de Aviación Civil (JIAAC) Avenida Belgrano 1370 – Piso 11 C1093AAO, Cuidad Autónoma de Buenos Aires Argentina

Tel.: (54) 11 4382-8890 / 91 E-mail: [email protected]

This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Argentina.