3 fatalities

Cargo Flight Crash Near San Luis Due to Poor Weather (NC14298)

San Luis, ArgentinaFlight

On August 23, 1937, a Douglas DC-2 (registration NC14298) operated by Panagra - Pan American-Grace Airways was involved in an aviation accident near San Luis, Argentina in flight. 3 people were killed. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

A cargo aircraft crashed in hilly terrain near San Luis after encountering fog, resulting in the deaths of all three occupants on board.

What happened

During a scheduled cargo operation traveling from Mendoza to Córdoba, the flight crew encountered deteriorating meteorological conditions. Specifically, low visibility caused by fog impacted the flight path. The aircraft subsequently lost control and impacted hilly terrain situated approximately 32 km north of San Luis. Upon impact, the airframe burst into flames. All three occupants were killed in the accident. The aircraft, identified as 'Santa Elena', was destroyed by the combination of impact forces and the subsequent post-crash fire.

Findings

The source material indicates that poor weather conditions, specifically low visibility due to fog, were present during the incident. No further specific contributing factors or investigative conclusions are detailed in the provided text.