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Aircraft Crash on Mt Santa Elena After Takeoff from Mendoza-El Plumerillo Airport (HI-146)

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On October 19, 1971, a Douglas DC-6 (registration HI-146) operated by LADECO Airlines - Línea Aérea del Cobre was involved in an aviation accident near Mendoza, Argentina in flight. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 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

An aircraft crashed on Mt Santa Elena shortly after takeoff from Mendoza-El Plumerillo Airport following a reported technical problem. All three crew members were killed. The aircraft was chartered to Aero Dominicana.

Incident Overview A few minutes after departing from Mendoza-El Plumerillo Airport, the flight crew reported technical problems. The crew was subsequently cleared to return to the airport with engine number one shut down. Shortly after this clearance, the aircraft crashed on Mt Santa Elena, located a few kilometers from the airport. All three crew members on board were killed in the accident. The aircraft was chartered to Aero Dominicana at the time of the incident. No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or specific cause are provided in the source material.

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What happened in the 19 Oct 1971 Douglas DC-6 accident near Mendoza, Argentina?

An aircraft crashed on Mt Santa Elena shortly after takeoff from Mendoza-El Plumerillo Airport following a reported technical problem. All three crew members were killed. The aircraft was chartered to Aero Dominicana.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 Oct 1971 Douglas DC-6 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Oct 1971 involved a Douglas DC-6, registration HI-146, operated by LADECO Airlines - Línea Aérea del Cobre, at Mendoza, Argentina.

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