On February 5, 1975, a Cessna 411 (registration LV-LXW) operated by Agrocom Servicios Aéreos was involved in an aviation accident near Buenos Aires-Ezeiza-Ministro Pistarini, Argentina during takeoff. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft experienced a loss of control following the failure of one of its engines. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine airplane crashed into a residential neighborhood near Buenos Aires shortly after departing from Ezeiza Airport, resulting in two fatalities.
What happened
Following its departure from the Buenos Aires-Ezeiza-Ministro Pistarini Airport, a twin engine airplane experienced a loss of control. The aircraft traveled approximately 8 km northwest of the airfield before impacting a residential zone within González Catán.
The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. There were two fatalities among the occupants of the plane, consisting of the pilot and one other individual. Despite the crash occurring in a populated area, no injuries were reported among the residents on the ground.
Findings
Official investigations concluded that the accident was precipitated by an engine failure, which led to the subsequent loss of control during the initial flight phase.
Probable cause
The aircraft experienced a loss of control following the failure of one of its engines.