No fatalities

Aircraft damage during agricultural mission in La Rioja (LV-ZBG)

Chañar, ArgentinaFlight

On July 23, 1953, a Junkers JU.52 (registration LV-ZBG) operated by Government of Argentina was involved in an aviation accident near Chañar, Argentina in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 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

A three-engine aircraft sustained irreparable damage during a locust spraying operation in Chañar, Argentina.

What happened

While operating in the province of La Rioja, an aircraft was involved in an accident during a specialized mission to spray locusts. The flight was being conducted on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture in the Chañar region. During the course of this agricultural operation, the three-engine aircraft sustained damage so severe that it was declared a total loss.

There were three crew members on board at the time of the incident. Following the event, all three individuals onboard sustained injuries. The specific sequence of events leading to the destruction of the airframe remains unconfirmed.

Findings

The exact circumstances surrounding the accident are currently unknown.