Fatal aircraft impact on Mount Ingamayo

2 fatalities • Mt Ingamayo, Argentina • Flight

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into the slope of Mt Ingamayo during cruise flight, resulting in the deaths of both crew members.

What happened

During a period of cruise flight at an altitude of 18,000 feet, a twin engine aircraft collided with the side of Mt Ingamayo. The impact occurred while the plane was maintaining its steady flight path through the mountainous region.

Following the collision, search efforts located the debris field within several hours of the event. The wreckage was discovered situated in rugged, rocky terrain. There were no survivors of the crash, as both crew members perished in the accident.

Findings

Preliminary assessments suggest that the primary reason for the accident was a controlled flight into terrain.

Probable cause

The aircraft flew into the side of a mountain while in a controlled state of flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1959-11-28 De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident near Mt Ingamayo, Argentina?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into the slope of Mt Ingamayo during cruise flight, resulting in the deaths of both crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 1959-11-28 De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1959-11-28 involved a De Havilland DH.104 Dove, registration LV-GIT, operated by Sargo Servicios Aéreos, at Mt Ingamayo, Argentina.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft flew into the side of a mountain while in a controlled state of flight.

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