1 fatality

Aircraft accident near Suipacha, Argentina (S-4)

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On February 8, 1964, a De Havilland DH.104 Dove (registration S-4) operated by Argentinian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Argentina was involved in an aviation accident near Suipacha, Argentina in flight. One person was 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 twin-engine aircraft crashed in a field near Suipacha during a training mission, resulting in one fatality and one injury.

What happened

During a scheduled training flight departing from Morón Air Force Base, a twin engine aircraft went down in an area approximately 2 km from Suipacha. The impact occurred in a field, though the specific circumstances surrounding the descent remain undetermined.

The incident resulted in one fatality and one injury. The crew consisted of two members; one member of the crew lost their life in the crash, while the second occupant sustained injuries during the event.

Findings

At this time, the exact cause of the accident is unknown. Investigations have not yet established the specific factors that led to the aircraft crashing in the field near Suipacha.