Aircraft crash near Mar del Plata Airport

1 fatality • Mar del Plata, Argentina • Landing (descent or approach)

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1971-07-01 De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident near Mar del Plata, Argentina?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into the ocean off the coast of Mar del Plata, resulting in one fatality and two survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1971-07-01 De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1971-07-01 involved a De Havilland DH.104 Dove, registration LV-XZT, operated by ASTRO - Aero Servicio Transportes Regionales del Oeste, at Mar del Plata, Argentina.

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