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Aircraft Crash in a Field Near Mar del Plata Airport (TC-55)

Mar del Plata, ArgentinaLanding (descent or approach)

On November 7, 1968, a Douglas DC-6 (registration TC-55) operated by Argentinian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Argentina was involved in an aviation accident near Mar del Plata, 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A four-engine aircraft crashed in a field six km short of Mar del Plata Airport runway during a bad-weather approach. All 24 occupants escaped, but the aircraft was destroyed by a post-crash fire.

Incident Overview and Context A four-engine aircraft was returning to Buenos Aires after completing a reconnaissance mission over Antarctica. The flight was in the process of approaching Mar del Plata Airport when the accident occurred. ## Approach and Crash The approach to Mar del Plata Airport was initiated in very bad weather conditions. During the approach, the aircraft crashed in flames in a field located approximately six kilometers short of the runway. ## Casualties and Damage All 24 occupants on board escaped from the aircraft. The aircraft was destroyed by a post-crash fire following the impact.

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What happened in the 7 Nov 1968 Douglas DC-6 accident near Mar del Plata, Argentina?

A four-engine aircraft crashed in a field six km short of Mar del Plata Airport runway during a bad-weather approach. All 24 occupants escaped, but the aircraft was destroyed by a post-crash fire.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 Nov 1968 Douglas DC-6 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Nov 1968 involved a Douglas DC-6, registration TC-55, operated by Argentinian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Argentina, at Mar del Plata, Argentina.

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