4 fatalities

1995-10-06: Piper PA-31 Cheyenne (GN-705) — National Argentinian Police — General Villegas, Argentina

General Villegas, ArgentinaLanding (descent or approach)

On October 6, 1995, a Piper PA-31 Cheyenne (registration GN-705) operated by National Argentinian Police was involved in an aviation accident near General Villegas, Argentina during landing or approach. 4 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.

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A twin-engine aircraft on a liaison flight from Buenos Aires crashed near General Villegas Airport after encountering severe weather. All four occupants were killed.

Accident Overview

A twin-engine aircraft crashed during approach to General Villegas Airport after encountering severe weather conditions. The aircraft was completing a liaison flight from Campo de Mayo Air Force Base in Buenos Aires to General Villegas.

Weather Conditions

While on approach to General Villegas Airport, the crew encountered very bad weather conditions, including thunderstorm activity, heavy rainfall, and turbulence.

Loss of Control

Control of the aircraft was lost during the approach, and the aircraft crashed a few kilometers from the airfield.

Occupants and Registration

The accident resulted in the deaths of all four occupants on board. The aircraft carried dual registration GN-705 and LV-OIF (civil).