No fatalities

Emergency Landing in Field Near Córdoba-Pajas Blancas Airport (T-21)

Córdoba, ArgentinaTakeoff (climb)

On July 3, 1959, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration T-21) operated by Argentinian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Argentina was involved in an aviation accident near Córdoba, 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 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft made an emergency landing in a field 6 km northeast of Córdoba-Pajas Blancas Airport shortly after takeoff due to an unexpected situation. No casualties were reported, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview Shortly after departing from Córdoba-Pajas Blancas Airport, the flight crew encountered an unexpected situation that required an immediate emergency landing. The aircraft crash-landed in a field located 6 kilometers northeast of the airport and came to rest. ## Outcome The incident resulted in no casualties. However, the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair. The specific cause of the unexpected situation was not detailed in the available source information, and no further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date were provided.