11 fatalities

Fatal Aircraft Crash at Río Grande Airport (LV-ACY)

Río Grande-Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel, ArgentinaLanding (descent or approach)

On March 26, 1951, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration LV-ACY) operated by Aerolineas Argentinas was involved in an aviation accident near Río Grande-Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel, Argentina during landing or approach. 11 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft stalled on final approach to Río Grande Airport. 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 in a field short of the runway at Río Grande Airport after stalling on final approach, killing 11 people and seriously injuring 13 others.

Incident Overview and Casualties During its final approach to Río Grande Airport, an aircraft experienced a stall and subsequently crashed into a field located a few dozen yards short of the runway. The accident resulted in the deaths of three crew members and eight passengers. Additionally, 13 other occupants sustained serious injuries. The aircraft was destroyed by the impact forces. ## Crew Members The flight crew consisted of four individuals: Miguel Yorio, who served as the pilot; Pablo Abella, the copilot; Jorge Pizarro, the radio operator; and Horacio Dalera, the flight engineer. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or the exact date of the incident.

Probable cause

The aircraft stalled on final approach to Río Grande Airport.

Frequently asked questions

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

An aircraft crashed in a field short of the runway at Río Grande Airport after stalling on final approach, killing 11 people and seriously injuring 13 others.

Were there any fatalities in the 26 Mar 1951 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 26 Mar 1951 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 stalled on final approach to Río Grande Airport.