5 fatalities

2001-05-17: Fokker F27 Friendship (TC-76) — Líneas Aéreas del Estado - LADE — Mendoza-El Plumerillo, Argentina

Mendoza-El Plumerillo, ArgentinaTakeoff (climb)

On May 17, 2001, a Fokker F27 Friendship (registration TC-76) operated by Líneas Aéreas del Estado - LADE was involved in an aviation accident near Mendoza-El Plumerillo, Argentina during takeoff. 5 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.

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After takeoff from Mendoza-El Plumerillo Airport, the right engine lost power at 50 meters. The crew declared an emergency and turned left, but control was lost, leading to a stall and crash 300 meters past the runway. All five crew members were killed.

Accident Details

The accident occurred after takeoff from Mendoza-El Plumerillo Airport. The aircraft, on a training flight to Paraná, began climbing. At approximately 50 meters above ground, the right engine suffered a power loss. The crew declared an emergency and started a left turn to return to the airport.

Loss of Control and Crash

During the left turn, the aircraft stalled and control was lost. It crashed about 300 meters beyond the departure end of the runway. The impact caused the aircraft to burst into flames, resulting in its destruction.

Fatalities

All five crew members on board were killed. The flight was conducted as a training mission.