Aircraft crash near Río Grande Airport

11 fatalities • Río Grande-Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel, Argentina • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed during its final approach to Río Grande Airport, resulting in multiple fatalities and numerous serious injuries.

What happened

During the final approach phase of flight into Río Grande Airport, the aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall. This loss of lift caused the plane to descend uncontrollably into a field situated a short distance, approximately several dozen yards, before the runway threshold.

The impact with the ground was severe enough that the aircraft type was completely destroyed. Among the occupants on board, there were 11 fatalities and 13 serious injuries recorded following the accident.

Findings

Investigations into the crash indicate that the primary factor leading to the accident was an aerodynamic stall occurring just before touchdown.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a stall during its final approach to the runway.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1951-03-26 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Río Grande-Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel, Argentina?

An aircraft crashed during its final approach to Río Grande Airport, resulting in multiple fatalities and numerous serious injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 1951-03-26 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 11 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1951-03-26 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration LV-ACY, operated by Aerolineas Argentinas, at Río Grande-Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel, Argentina.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered a stall during its final approach to the runway.

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