Emergency belly landing of training aircraft near Sanavirones

No fatalities • Sanavirones, Argentina • Flight

A training flight departing from Reconquista Airport resulted in an emergency belly landing in a field near Sanavirones after the crew encountered unexpected difficulties.

What happened

A training mission initiated from Reconquista Airport ended in an emergency landing following the encounter of unforeseen circumstances during the flight. While en route to the destination, the crew faced an unexpected situation that necessitated a reduction in altitude.

In an attempt to manage the situation, the crew executed an emergency descent and landed the aircraft in a field situated in the vicinity of Sanavirones. The impact resulted in a belly landing, which caused significant damage to the airframe. Despite the severity of the landing, both members of the crew managed to exit the aircraft without sustaining any injuries. The aircraft was subsequently determined to be a total loss due to the extent of the structural damage.

Findings

  • The flight crew was forced to descend to a lower altitude to facilitate an emergency landing.
  • The primary factor leading to the incident was the encounter with an unexpected situation during the flight phase.

Probable cause

An unforeseen in-flight situation necessitated an emergency descent and subsequent belly landing.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1965-08-01 De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident near Sanavirones, Argentina?

A training flight departing from Reconquista Airport resulted in an emergency belly landing in a field near Sanavirones after the crew encountered unexpected difficulties.

Were there any fatalities in the 1965-08-01 De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1965-08-01 involved a De Havilland DH.104 Dove, registration T-83, operated by Argentinian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Argentina, at Sanavirones, Argentina.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

An unforeseen in-flight situation necessitated an emergency descent and subsequent belly landing.

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