No fatalities

Emergency Landing in Desert Near Comodoro Rivadavia Airport (T-84)

Comodoro Rivadavia, ArgentinaTakeoff (climb)

On April 4, 2008, a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter (registration T-84) operated by Argentinian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Argentina was involved in an aviation accident near Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crash-landed in a desert area about 10 km from Comodoro Rivadavia Airport shortly after takeoff. All six occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview Shortly after takeoff from Comodoro Rivadavia Airport, the crew encountered an unexpected situation during the climb. The aircraft was forced to attempt an emergency landing. ## Outcome The aircraft crash-landed in a desert area located about 10 km from the airport. All six occupants escaped uninjured. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair. ## Location The incident occurred in a desert area approximately 10 km from Comodoro Rivadavia Airport. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or cause of the unexpected situation. ## Safety Notes The event resulted in no injuries to the occupants, but the aircraft was not repairable. The source does not provide further details on the nature of the unexpected situation or the specific factors involved.