On January 29, 1958, a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver (registration LV-FEW) operated by AeroNorte (Argentina) was involved in an aviation accident near Santo Pipó, Argentina in flight. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft suffered a loss of engine power during transit, necessitating an emergency landing attempt that resulted in a collision with a utility pole. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
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.