Aircraft accident near Las Varillas, Argentina

2 fatalities • Las Varillas, Argentina • Flight

A twin-engine aircraft crashed in an open field near Las Varillas during a flight from Rosario to Córdoba, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

On the night of the accident, a twin engine aircraft departed from Rosario-Islas Malvinas Airport at 22:15 local time. The flight was a scheduled return trip to Córdoba, operated with a crew of two pilots on board. Shortly after departing, the flight crew received clearance to descend from an initial altitude of 8,000 feet to 6,000 feet.

At 22:42 local time, the crew provided a position report indicating they were over Ubrel while traveling northwest. However, at approximately 23:00 local time, the aircraft began an uncontrolled descent. The plane crashed into an open field situated roughly 6 km from Las Varillas. Search efforts located the wreckage the following morning.

Findings

  • The aircraft sustained total destruction upon impact.
  • There were two fatalities among the occupants.
  • The accident occurred while the aircraft was cruising through poor weather conditions.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent while operating in adverse weather conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2011-12-20 Piper PA-61 Aerostar (Ted Smith 601) accident near Las Varillas, Argentina?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed in an open field near Las Varillas during a flight from Rosario to Córdoba, resulting in two fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 2011-12-20 Piper PA-61 Aerostar (Ted Smith 601) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2011-12-20 involved a Piper PA-61 Aerostar (Ted Smith 601), registration LV-WES, operated by Private Argentina, at Las Varillas, Argentina.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent while operating in adverse weather conditions.

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