No fatalities

Aircraft Crash During Takeoff with Crew Injuries (3-B-6)

Punta Indio, ArgentinaTakeoff (climb)

On March 21, 1939, a Martin B-10 (Model 139 & 166) (registration 3-B-6) operated by Argentinian Navy - Armada Argentina was involved in an aviation accident near Punta Indio, Argentina during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed shortly after initiating its takeoff roll under unexplained circumstances. All five crew members were successfully rescued from the wreckage, with three sustaining injuries.

What happened

The incident occurred during the initial phase of flight, specifically while the aircraft was attempting to depart the runway. The machine lost control and impacted the ground for reasons that have not yet been determined by investigators. Emergency response teams arrived at the scene and managed to extract all five individuals on board from the damaged fuselage. While no fatalities were reported, three members of the crew sustained injuries during the crash or the subsequent rescue operations.

Findings

At this stage, the specific mechanical or environmental factors that led to the loss of control remain unidentified. The investigation into the root cause is ongoing, with authorities working to reconstruct the sequence of events leading up to the impact.