No fatalities

Training Flight Emergency Landing Near Sanavirones (T-83)

Sanavirones, ArgentinaFlight

On August 1, 1965, a De Havilland DH.104 Dove (registration T-83) operated by Argentinian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Argentina was involved in an aviation accident near Sanavirones, Argentina in flight. No fatalities were reported. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A training flight from Reconquista Airport encountered an unexpected situation, forcing an emergency belly landing in a field near Sanavirones. Both crew members escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Crew Details A training mission was initiated from Reconquista Airport by a crew consisting of Juan Carlos Bisana and Mr. Andrada. During the flight, the crew encountered an unexpected situation that required immediate action. The specific nature of the unexpected situation was not detailed in the source material, but it necessitated a reduction in altitude and an attempt at an emergency landing. The aircraft subsequently belly-landed in a field located near Sanavirones and came to rest. Both crew members successfully escaped the aircraft without sustaining injuries. The aircraft sustained damage that was assessed as beyond repair. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, exact date, operator, or the precise cause of the unexpected situation.