No fatalities

Cargo aircraft crash in San Juan (LV-YAU)

San Juan, ArgentinaFlight

On April 6, 1960, a De Havilland DH.104 Dove (registration LV-YAU) operated by Servicio Especializado de Carga Aérea - SECA was involved in an aviation accident near San Juan, Argentina in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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A cargo flight ended in an accident near San Juan, resulting in injuries to both crew members and the total loss of the aircraft.

What happened

During a scheduled cargo operation in San Juan, an unidentified aircraft type was involved in a crash. The incident occurred while the plane was engaged in its mission as a freight carrier. Following the impact, both pilots on board sustained injuries, though no fatalities were reported among the crew.

Findings

The specific details surrounding the descent or impact of the flight remain unconfirmed, as the event took place under unknown circumstances. The aircraft involved suffered significant damage during the accident and was subsequently declared a total loss (written off).