What happened
During a scheduled training mission, the crew of an Avro Anson Tracker experienced unexpected technical difficulties while operating near the Bahía Blanca-Comandante Espora Airport. The aircraft, which had been part of the Argentine Navy fleet since 1978, was unable to continue its flight path due to these unidentified mechanical issues.
In an effort to manage the situation, the pilots attempted to perform an emergency landing in an open field. Although the aircraft sustained significant damage during the impact and was subsequently declared a total loss, the crew managed to exit the wreckage. Both pilots survived the incident, sustaining only minor injuries.
Findings
- The aircraft encountered unknown technical problems during the flight phase.
- The emergency landing was necessitated by the sudden onset of these mechanical complications.