Aircraft belly landing during training flight at Bahía Blanca

No fatalities • Bahía Blanca-Comandante Espora, Argentina • Landing (descent or approach)

A training flight at Bahía Blanca-Comandante Espora Airbase resulted in a belly landing, though both crew members escaped without injury.

What happened

During a routine local training mission at the Bahía Blanca-Comandante Espora Airbase, an aircraft experienced a landing accident. While performing the maneuvers, the aircraft made contact with the runway on its undercarriage belly rather than a standard landing. The aircraft eventually came to a complete stop following the impact.

Findings

At this time, the specific reasons for the landing error remain undetermined. There were no reported injuries to the crew, as both the pilot and the co-pilot were able to exit the aircraft safely following the incident. No further details regarding the mechanical state of the aircraft or the specific flight phase prior to the impact have been released.

Probable cause

The cause of the belly landing remains unknown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1996-11-12 Grumman S-2 Tracker accident near Bahía Blanca-Comandante Espora, Argentina?

A training flight at Bahía Blanca-Comandante Espora Airbase resulted in a belly landing, though both crew members escaped without injury.

Were there any fatalities in the 1996-11-12 Grumman S-2 Tracker accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1996-11-12 involved a Grumman S-2 Tracker, registration 0703/2-AS-24, operated by Argentinian Navy - Armada Argentina, at Bahía Blanca-Comandante Espora, Argentina.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the belly landing remains unknown.

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