Fatal aircraft accident near Baradero

6 fatalities • Baradero, Argentina • Flight

An aircraft crashed in a prairie near Baradero during an attempted emergency landing following deteriorating weather conditions.

What happened

During the cruise phase of flight, the aircraft encountered increasingly severe weather characterized by heavy rainfall. In response to these worsening environmental conditions, the pilot initiated a descent to a lower altitude with the intention of performing an emergency landing.

However, during this maneuver, the plane struck the ground in a prairie area situated close to Baradero. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. There were six fatalities among the occupants of the plane.

Findings

  • The flight was operating in heavy rain at the time of the accident.
  • The pilot attempted to descend to find safer conditions for an emergency landing.

Probable cause

The pilot attempted an emergency descent due to heavy rain, which resulted in a crash into a prairie.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1979-12-11 Cessna 411 accident near Baradero, Argentina?

An aircraft crashed in a prairie near Baradero during an attempted emergency landing following deteriorating weather conditions.

Were there any fatalities in the 1979-12-11 Cessna 411 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1979-12-11 involved a Cessna 411, registration LV-ISX, operated by Private Argentina, at Baradero, Argentina.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot attempted an emergency descent due to heavy rain, which resulted in a crash into a prairie.

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