Emergency landing of twin-engine aircraft in San Justo

No fatalities • Buenos Aires, Argentina • Flight

A twin-engine aircraft was forced to perform an emergency crash landing in a suburb of Buenos Aires, resulting in the destruction of the plane but no injuries.

What happened

During a flight near the outskirts of Buenos Aires, the pilot of a twin-engine aircraft was compelled to execute an emergency descent. The aircraft subsequently performed a crash landing in San Justo, a suburban area within the Buenos Aires metropolitan region.

While the impact resulted in the aircraft being written off due to the damage sustained, there were no casualties reported. Both occupants on board survived the incident without injury.

Findings

Reports following the event indicated that the flight was being conducted for the purpose of an illegal smuggling operation. The aircraft involved was registered under the ownership of J. J. Ricardo Alvarez.

Probable cause

The aircraft was engaged in an unauthorized smuggling mission at the time of the emergency landing.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1952-11-03 De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide accident near Buenos Aires, Argentina?

A twin-engine aircraft was forced to perform an emergency crash landing in a suburb of Buenos Aires, resulting in the destruction of the plane but no injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 1952-11-03 De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1952-11-03 involved a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide, registration LV-FEP, operated by Private Argentina, at Buenos Aires, Argentina.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft was engaged in an unauthorized smuggling mission at the time of the emergency landing.

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