On November 4, 1977, a Rockwell Aero Commander 500 (registration LV-HLE) operated by Citrex was involved in an aviation accident near La Mercedes, Argentina in flight. 4 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft crashed into a mountain in the La Mercedes region, resulting in the deaths of all four people on board.
What happened
In the vicinity of the La Mercedes region, an unidentified aircraft impacted a mountain during flight. The collision occurred under circumstances that remain undetermined at this time. The impact was severe enough to result in four fatalities, with no survivors reported among the occupants.
Findings
At present, the specific reasons for the crash have not been established. Investigators have not yet released details regarding the flight phase or the specific mechanical state of the aircraft prior to the mountain impact. The exact nature of the event is still under investigation.
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