On July 1, 1971, a De Havilland DH.104 Dove (registration LV-XZT) operated by ASTRO - Aero Servicio Transportes Regionales del Oeste was involved in an aviation accident near Mar del Plata, Argentina during landing or approach. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine aircraft crashed into the ocean off the coast of Mar del Plata, resulting in one fatality and two survivors.
What happened
During an approach to runway 31 at Mar del Plata Airport, a twin engine airplane went down in the ocean a short distance from the shoreline. The accident occurred while the aircraft was maneuvering for landing.
Following the impact with the sea, rescue efforts were able to locate survivors among the occupants. The incident resulted in one fatality and two injuries as the remaining crew members were successfully pulled from the wreckage.
Findings
There are currently no specific details regarding the technical reasons for the descent into the water, though the crash occurred during the final approach phase of the flight.
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