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Nighttime Crash Near Mar del Plata Airport (LV-ACH)

Mar del Plata, ArgentinaTakeoff (climb)

On December 30, 1950, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration LV-ACH) operated by Aerolineas Argentinas was involved in an aviation accident near Mar del Plata, Argentina during takeoff. 17 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: One of the engines appears to have failed shortly after rotation. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed near Camet Park shortly after takeoff from Mar del Plata Airport at night. One eight-year-old girl survived with serious injuries, while 17 other occupants were killed.

Incident Overview and Location Details The accident occurred during a nighttime departure from Mar del Plata Airport. The aircraft was in its initial climb phase when it lost control and crashed near Camet Park, a location situated between the airport and the sea. The wreckage was discovered less than two kilometers from the airport. ## Casualties and Survival The incident resulted in significant loss of life. A total of 17 occupants were killed in the crash. One eight-year-old girl was found alive but sustained serious injuries. ## Preliminary Technical Observations The source indicates that one of the engines appears to have failed shortly after rotation. This event occurred less than two minutes after takeoff, while the aircraft was still in the initial climb phase.

Probable cause

One of the engines appears to have failed shortly after rotation.
Engine failure

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 30 Dec 1950 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Mar del Plata, Argentina?

An aircraft crashed near Camet Park shortly after takeoff from Mar del Plata Airport at night. One eight-year-old girl survived with serious injuries, while 17 other occupants were killed.

Were there any fatalities in the 30 Dec 1950 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 17 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 30 Dec 1950 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration LV-ACH, operated by Aerolineas Argentinas, at Mar del Plata, Argentina.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

One of the engines appears to have failed shortly after rotation.

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