Aircraft crash near Córdoba-Ambrosio Taravella Airport

5 fatalities • Córdoba-Ambrosio Taravella (Pajas Blancas), Argentina • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine airplane crashed during its approach to Córdoba-Ambrosio Taravella, resulting in the deaths of all five people on board.

What happened

While performing an approach to the Córdoba-Ambrosio Taravella airport, a twin engine airplane encountered adverse meteorological conditions characterized by rain showers and low cloud ceilings. During this phase of flight, the aircraft went down in the vicinity of Juárez Celman.

The wreckage was located approximately 5 km before reaching the threshold of runway 23. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. There were five fatalities recorded among the occupants of the plane.

Findings

  • The flight was operating in poor weather conditions involving low visibility and precipitation.
  • The crash occurred during the approach phase of the flight.

Probable cause

The aircraft crashed while navigating through heavy rain and low cloud cover during its approach to the runway.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1984-02-24 Cessna 401 accident near Córdoba-Ambrosio Taravella (Pajas Blancas), Argentina?

A twin-engine airplane crashed during its approach to Córdoba-Ambrosio Taravella, resulting in the deaths of all five people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1984-02-24 Cessna 401 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1984-02-24 involved a Cessna 401, registration LV-JJR, operated by Bessone Café, at Córdoba-Ambrosio Taravella (Pajas Blancas), Argentina.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft crashed while navigating through heavy rain and low cloud cover during its approach to the runway.

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