Aircraft crash near General Villegas Airport

4 fatalities • General Villegas, Argentina • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine aircraft crashed during its approach to General Villegas, resulting in the deaths of all four people on board.

What happened

A liaison flight traveling from Campo de Mayo Air Force Base in Buenos Aires toward General Villegas ended in a fatal accident. While the crew was performing the approach to General Villegas Airport, the aircraft encountered severe meteorological conditions, including heavy rainfall, intense turbulence, and thunderstorm activity. During this period of extreme weather, the flight crew lost control of the aircraft. The twin-engine plane subsequently crashed a short distance from the airfield. There were four fatalities among the occupants of the aircraft, which carried the registrations GN-705 and LV-OIF.

Findings

  • The aircraft encountered severe thunderstorm activity and heavy rain during the approach phase.
  • The presence of intense turbulence contributed to the loss of control of the aircraft.

Probable cause

The aircraft encountered extreme weather conditions including thunderstorms and heavy rain, leading to a loss of control.

Related events

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1995-10-06 Piper PA-31 Cheyenne accident near General Villegas, Argentina?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed during its approach to General Villegas, resulting in the deaths of all four people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1995-10-06 Piper PA-31 Cheyenne accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1995-10-06 involved a Piper PA-31 Cheyenne, registration GN-705, operated by National Argentinian Police, at General Villegas, Argentina.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft encountered extreme weather conditions including thunderstorms and heavy rain, leading to a loss of control.

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