Aircraft accident during airshow in Oncativo

No fatalities • Oncativo, Argentina • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft participating in an airshow in Oncativo crashed after a wing strike during takeoff, resulting in no injuries but significant damage to the plane.

What happened

During an aerial demonstration at an airshow located in Oncatitu, an aircraft was performing a takeoff from an open field. During the initial climb, the left wing of the plane made contact with the ground. This impact caused the aircraft to enter a stall, leading to a crash approximately 40 meters away from the initial point of impact. The force of the accident resulted in the loss of the left engine.

Despite the severity of the impact and the subsequent damage to the airframe, there were no casualties among the people on board. All 16 occupants remained uninjured during the event. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the accident was the left wing striking the ground during the takeoff phase.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced a wing strike during takeoff from an open field, leading to a stall and subsequent crash.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1970-05-10 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Oncativo, Argentina?

An aircraft participating in an airshow in Oncativo crashed after a wing strike during takeoff, resulting in no injuries but significant damage to the plane.

Were there any fatalities in the 1970-05-10 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1970-05-10 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration T-17, operated by Argentinian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Argentina, at Oncativo, Argentina.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced a wing strike during takeoff from an open field, leading to a stall and subsequent crash.

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