Fatal crash during emergency landing near Santo Pipó

4 fatalities • Santo Pipó, Argentina • Flight

An engine failure forced an aircraft to perform an emergency landing, resulting in a collision with a utility pole and four fatalities.

What happened

While traveling from Posadas toward Eldorado, the aircraft experienced a loss of power due to an engine malfunction. In response to the mechanical failure, the pilot attempted to execute an emergency descent to reach Santo Pipó.

During this maneuver, the plane struck a telephone pole before crashing into the ground. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. The accident claimed the lives of four people, consisting of the pilot and three passengers, while two other individuals on board sustained injuries.

Findings

Investigations into the crash determined that the primary factor leading to the accident was an engine failure occurring during the flight.

Probable cause

The aircraft suffered a loss of engine power during transit, necessitating an emergency landing attempt that resulted in a collision with a utility pole.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1958-01-29 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident near Santo Pipó, Argentina?

An engine failure forced an aircraft to perform an emergency landing, resulting in a collision with a utility pole and four fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1958-01-29 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1958-01-29 involved a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, registration LV-FEW, operated by AeroNorte (Argentina), at Santo Pipó, Argentina.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft suffered a loss of engine power during transit, necessitating an emergency landing attempt that resulted in a collision with a utility pole.

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