LAER aircraft accident near Buenos Aires-Aeroparque-Jorge Newbury Airport

6 fatalities • Buenos Aires-Aeroparque-Jorge Newbery, Argentina • Landing (descent or approach)

A corporate aircraft operated by LAER crashed into the sea shortly after departing from Buenos Aires following an engine failure and loss of control during a return maneuver.

What happened

Shortly after departing from runway 13 at Buenos As Aires-Aeroparque-Jorge Newbury Airport, the aircraft type experienced a mechanical issue involving an engine failure. During the initial climb phase, the crew notified air traffic control of an emergency and received permission to perform a return to the airport.

While the crew was executing a 180-degree turn to approach runway 31, the aircraft became uncontrollable. The flight ended in a crash into the sea, occurring approximately 2,700 meters from the threshold of runway 31. The accident took place roughly three minutes after the plane had left the ground.

Findings

There were six fatalities and one survivor among the occupants of the plane, all of whom were employees of the operator, LAER. The sequence of events indicates that the loss of control during a turn was the primary factor leading to the impact.

Probable cause

The aircraft lost control during an emergency 180-degree turn following an engine failure.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1995-06-02 Cessna 402 accident near Buenos Aires-Aeroparque-Jorge Newbery, Argentina?

A corporate aircraft operated by LAER crashed into the sea shortly after departing from Buenos Aires following an engine failure and loss of control during a return maneuver.

Were there any fatalities in the 1995-06-02 Cessna 402 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1995-06-02 involved a Cessna 402, registration LV-MIU, operated by Lineas Aéreas Entre Rios - LAER, at Buenos Aires-Aeroparque-Jorge Newbery, Argentina.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft lost control during an emergency 180-degree turn following an engine failure.

Loading the flight search…