No fatalities

1956-02-29: Douglas C-54 Skymaster (4-T-2) — Argentinian Navy - Armada Argentina — Ushuaia, Argentina

Ushuaia, ArgentinaLanding (descent or approach)

On February 29, 1956, a Douglas C-54 Skymaster (registration 4-T-2) operated by Argentinian Navy - Armada Argentina was involved in an aviation accident near Ushuaia, Argentina during landing or approach. 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 1781250378Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft registered 4-T-2 sustained heavy damage and caught fire following a crash landing at Ushuaia Airport.

What happened

During an arrival at Ushuaia Airport, an aircraft with registration 4-T-2 experienced a significant accident during its landing phase. The impact of the crash resulted in the loss of the aircraft's right wing. Following the structural failure and subsequent impact, the airframe caught fire.

Despite the severity of the incident and the destruction of the vessel, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board. The wreckage was left heavily damaged by the flames following the event.

Findings

The primary consequence of the landing accident was the total destruction of the 4-T-2. The structural integrity of the plane was compromised when the right wing was detached during the sequence of events.