7 fatalities

Midair Collision Between Dove and Junkers JU52 Near Rosario (T-62)

Villa Mugueta, ArgentinaFlight

On November 12, 1953, a De Havilland DH.104 Dove (registration T-62) operated by Argentinian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Argentina was involved in an aviation accident near Villa Mugueta, Argentina in flight. 7 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A Dove collided with a LADE Junkers JU52 (T-159) near Rosario Airport. The Dove lost a wing and crashed near Villa Mugueta; the JU52 attempted an emergency landing but crashed in flames. All 20 occupants died.

Accident

A midair collision occurred between a Dove and a Junkers JU52 (registration T-159) operated by LADE. The JU52 was on approach to Rosario Airport at the time of the collision. The specific circumstances that led to the collision were not clarified. The Dove lost a wing and crashed in a field eight kilometers south of Villa Mugueta. The pilot of the JU52 attempted an emergency landing, but the three-engine aircraft crashed in flames. All 20 occupants—on both aircraft—were killed.

Investigation

The accident investigation did not establish a probable cause. The source states that the collision occurred in unclear circumstances. No other details were provided.