2 fatalities

Delivery Flight Crash in Chilean Region Kills Two (LV-AAU)

El Chañar, ArgentinaFlight

On June 15, 1946, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration LV-AAU) operated by Compania Argentina de Aeronavegacion Dodero (CADAD) was involved in an aviation accident near El Chañar, Argentina in flight. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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A single-engine aircraft crashed during a delivery flight near Caldera, Chile, resulting in the deaths of both crew members.

What happened

The incident involved a single-engine aircraft operating on a delivery mission. The flight originated from Wilmington-DuPont Field in Delaware with an intended destination of Buenos Aires, although other records indicate the route was directed toward Santiago de Chile. While enroute, the aircraft crashed in the region of Caldera, Chile.

The crash resulted in the fatalities of both occupants on board. The crew consisted of a pilot and a flight engineer. No survivors were reported from the accident site.

Findings

The specific circumstances leading to the crash are described as unknown in available records. There is conflicting information regarding the final destination, with some sources citing Buenos Aires and others pointing to Santiago de Chile. This discrepancy is noted given that the aircraft was registered in Argentina and intended for an Argentinian operator.