10 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident during training mission near San Luis (B-023)

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On October 26, 1954, an Avro 694 Lincoln (registration B-023) operated by Argentinian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Argentina was involved in an aviation accident near San Luis, Argentina in flight. 10 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accidental detonation of a bomb following its release caused the aircraft to crash. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A training flight involving a bombing mission ended in a fatal crash near Salinas de Bebedero lake, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During a scheduled bombing training exercise, an unplanned explosion occurred within the aircraft following the release of a payload. The premature detonation of the bomb took place shortly after it was deployed from the plane. Following this event, the aircraft lost control and descended into the area surrounding Salinas de Bebedero lake, situated approximately 40 km southwest of San Luis.

There were ten fatalities recorded in the accident, as all individuals on board the aircraft perished during the crash.

Findings

Investigations into the incident indicate that the primary factor leading to the crash was the premature explosion of a bomb immediately after its release from the aircraft.

Probable cause

The accidental detonation of a bomb following its release caused the aircraft to crash.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 26 Oct 1954 Avro 694 Lincoln accident near San Luis, Argentina?

A training flight involving a bombing mission ended in a fatal crash near Salinas de Bebedero lake, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 26 Oct 1954 Avro 694 Lincoln accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 10 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 26 Oct 1954 involved an Avro 694 Lincoln, registration B-023, operated by Argentinian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Argentina, at San Luis, Argentina.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accidental detonation of a bomb following its release caused the aircraft to crash.