2 fatalities

Cargo aircraft crash near airport results in two fatalities (LV-GXR)

Buenos Aires-Aeroparque-Jorge Newbery, ArgentinaTakeoff (climb)

On June 2, 1994, a Rockwell Aero Commander 500 (registration LV-GXR) operated by Rent-a-Plane was involved in an aviation accident near Buenos Aires-Aeroparque-Jorge Newbery, Argentina during takeoff. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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A twin-engine cargo aircraft crashed into a field shortly after takeoff, resulting in the deaths of both crew members.

What happened

During a cargo operation involving the transport of newspapers, a twin-engine aircraft experienced a loss of control during its initial climb. The accident occurred in the period immediately following departure from the airport. The aircraft subsequently impacted a field situated approximately 2 km from the airfield.

There were two fatalities recorded in the accident, as both the pilot and the co-pilot perished in the crash. No other persons were on board the aircraft at the time of the incident.

Findings

Information regarding the specific mechanical or operational reasons for the loss of control is currently unavailable. The aircraft was performing a routine freight mission at the time of the impact.