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Fatal In-Flight Structural Failure in Buenos Aires (GN-804)

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On October 28, 2015, a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) (registration GN-804) operated by National Argentinian Police was involved in an aviation accident near Buenos Aires, Argentina in flight. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft crashed in Buenos Aires after its left wing detached during a local mission. The post-crash fire destroyed the aircraft, killing both occupants.

Incident Overview and Outcome A single-engine aircraft was conducting a local mission in Buenos Aires when it suffered a catastrophic in-flight structural failure. During the flight, the left wing detached from the airframe, causing the aircraft to enter an uncontrolled descent. The aircraft subsequently crashed and burst into flames. The post-crash fire completely destroyed the aircraft, and both occupants were killed. The detached left wing was recovered approximately 180 metres from the main wreckage site. No further details regarding the specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or date were provided in the source material.

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