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Aircraft Crash at Salto-Nueva Hespérides Airport (T-584)

Salto, UruguayLanding (descent or approach)

On June 20, 1977, an Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante (registration T-584) operated by Transporte Aéreo Militar de Uruguay - TAMU was involved in an aviation accident near Salto, Uruguay during landing or approach. 12 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew failed to realize the aircraft's altitude was insufficient during an approach in poor weather conditions, leading to a controlled flight into terrain. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft with dual registration T-584 and CX-BJE crashed into an orange grove near Salto-Nueva Hespérides Airport after the crew failed to maintain sufficient altitude in poor weather, killing 12 and injuring 3.

Incident Overview and Location Details During an approach to Salto-Nueva Hespérides Airport, an aircraft encountered poor weather conditions. The crew did not recognize that the aircraft's altitude was insufficient for the approach. As a result, the airplane struck trees and crashed into an orange grove situated a few hundred meters short of the runway. The aircraft was identified by the dual registration T-584 and CX-BJE. ## Casualties and Impact The accident resulted in significant loss of life and injuries. A total of 12 occupants were killed in the crash. Additionally, three other occupants sustained injuries. The source does not provide further details regarding the specific aircraft type, operator, or exact date of the incident.

Probable cause

The crew failed to realize the aircraft's altitude was insufficient during an approach in poor weather conditions, leading to a controlled flight into terrain.
Controlled flight into terrain

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