Single-engine aircraft crash in Buenos Aires

2 fatalities • Buenos Aires, Argentina • Flight

A single-engine aircraft crashed in Buenos Aires after the left wing detached during a local flight, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

During a local mission in Buenos Aires, a single-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic structural failure. While in flight, the left wing of the plane became detached from the fuselage. This separation caused the aircraft to enter an uncontrolled descent, leading to a high-impact crash. Following the impact, a post-crash fire erupted, which completely destroyed the airframe.

Investigators located the detached left wing approximately 180 metres away from the main wreckage site. The impact and subsequent fire resulted in two fatalities among the occupants of the aircraft.

Findings

Preliminary observations indicate that the detachment of the left wing was the primary event that led to the loss of control and the subsequent destruction of the aircraft.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent after the left wing separated from the fuselage during flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2015-10-28 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident near Buenos Aires, Argentina?

A single-engine aircraft crashed in Buenos Aires after the left wing detached during a local flight, resulting in two fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 2015-10-28 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2015-10-28 involved a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter), registration GN-804, operated by National Argentinian Police, at Buenos Aires, Argentina.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent after the left wing separated from the fuselage during flight.

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