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Fatal Air Crash in Artigas (T-511)

Artigas, UruguayLanding (descent or approach)

On February 10, 1978, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration T-511) operated by Transporte Aéreo Militar de Uruguay - TAMU was involved in an aviation accident near Artigas, Uruguay during landing or approach. 44 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 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

A civilian aircraft crashed in flames after takeoff from Artigas, killing all 44 occupants. The pilot reported engine problems before the stall, though the exact cause remains unknown.

Incident Overview and Flight Details On a flight from Artigas to Montevideo, a civilian aircraft carrying 40 passengers and a total of 44 occupants experienced a fatal accident shortly after takeoff. The aircraft was registered under both a military designation (T-511) and a civil registration (CX-BJH). The pilot contacted air traffic control (ATC) to report engine problems while in flight. ATC cleared the pilot to complete a turn to join the approach path. During this maneuver, the aircraft stalled and crashed in flames. All 44 occupants on board were killed. The exact cause of the engine problem remains unknown.

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