Night flight accident at Córdoba-Ambrosio Taravella Airport

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

A twin-engine aircraft crashed during a night inspection mission near the runway at Córdoba-Ambrosio Taravella Airport, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

During a nighttime mission to perform an inspection and calibration of the Instrument Landing System (ILS), a twin engine airplane crashed near Córdoba-Ambiente Taravella Airport. The flight was being conducted on behalf of the Directorate General of Aeronautics of the Province of Córdoba.

While the aircraft was executing its final approach toward runway 18, it impacted the ground approximately 300 meters before reaching the threshold of the runway. The accident resulted in two fatalities, as both occupants on board were killed in the impact.

Findings

The specific circumstances surrounding the crash remain undetermined, as the exact cause of the descent into the ground short of the runway has not been established.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1982-05-04 Cessna 402 accident near Córdoba-Ambrosio Taravella (Pajas Blancas), Argentina?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed during a night inspection mission near the runway at Córdoba-Ambrosio Taravella Airport, resulting in two fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1982-05-04 Cessna 402 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1982-05-04 involved a Cessna 402, registration LV-JNU, operated by Government of the Province of Córdoba, at Córdoba-Ambrosio Taravella (Pajas Blancas), Argentina.

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