Argentinian Navy aircraft emergency landing near Ushuaia

No fatalities • Bahía Aguirre, Argentina • Flight

An Argentinian Navy plane experienced fuel exhaustion, forcing an emergency landing in Bahía Aguirre.

What happened

On a flight operated by the Armada Argentina, an aircraft with registration 0232 (CTA-23) encountered a critical shortage of fuel during its mission. Due to the lack of remaining propellant, the crew was compelled to perform an emergency landing in the vicinity of Bahía Aguirre, located east of Ushuaia.

While the impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair, there were no casualties reported from the incident. Both members of the flight crew emerged from the event with zero injuries.

Findings

Investigations into the incident concluded that the primary reason for the emergency landing was fuel exhaustion.

Probable cause

The aircraft ran out of fuel during flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1962-10-29 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Bahía Aguirre, Argentina?

An Argentinian Navy plane experienced fuel exhaustion, forcing an emergency landing in Bahía Aguirre.

Were there any fatalities in the 1962-10-29 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1962-10-29 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration 0232, operated by Argentinian Navy - Armada Argentina, at Bahía Aguirre, Argentina.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft ran out of fuel during flight.

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