No fatalities

1990-11-21: Morane-Saulnier M.S.760 Paris (E-234) — Argentinian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Argentina — Manantiales, Argentina

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On November 21, 1990, a Morane-Saulnier M.S.760 Paris (registration E-234) operated by Argentinian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Argentina was involved in an aviation accident near Manantiales, Argentina in flight. 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.

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A single-engine aircraft crashed in hilly terrain near Manantiales during a post-maintenance test flight, resulting in injuries to the pilot.

What happened

During a scheduled flight to verify recent maintenance work, an aircraft departed from the Mendoza-El Plumerillo airport. The flight was being conducted by the pilot, who was the only person on board the aircraft at the time of the incident.

While in transit, the aircraft encountered a crash in a hilly region situated in the vicinity of Manantiales. The specific circumstances surrounding the loss of control or the impact remain under investigation. Following the accident, the pilot sustained injuries.

Findings

The exact cause of the accident has not yet been determined, as the crash occurred under unknown circumstances.