Mid-air collision involving Junkers JU52 and Dove near Villa Mugueta

7 fatalities • Villa Mugueta, Argentina • Flight

A mid-air collision between a Dove and a Junkers JU52 resulted in the deaths of all 20 people on board both aircraft.

What happened

During flight, a Dove collided with a Junkers JU52, identified by registration T-159, as the latter was maneuvering for an approach to Rosario Airport. The impact caused the Dove to lose a wing, leading to its crash in a field situated approximately eight kilometers south of Villa Mugueta.

Following the collision, the crew of the Junkers JU52 attempted to perform an emergency landing. However, the three-engine aircraft ultimately crashed and caught fire. The accident resulted in 20 fatalities, accounting for every occupant aboard both participating aircraft.

Findings

The specific circumstances surrounding the mid-air collision remain undetermined.

Probable cause

The exact cause of the mid-air collision between the two aircraft remains unclear.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1953-11-12 De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident near Villa Mugueta, Argentina?

A mid-air collision between a Dove and a Junkers JU52 resulted in the deaths of all 20 people on board both aircraft.

Were there any fatalities in the 1953-11-12 De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 7 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1953-11-12 involved a De Havilland DH.104 Dove, registration T-62, operated by Argentinian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Argentina, at Villa Mugueta, Argentina.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The exact cause of the mid-air collision between the two aircraft remains unclear.

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