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Ambulance Flight Crashes Shortly After Takeoff in Argentina (LV-MAV)

San Martín-Chapelco-Aviador Carlos Campos, ArgentinaTakeoff (climb)

On September 12, 1984, a Rockwell Grand Commander 690 (registration LV-MAV) operated by Transportes Aéreos Neuquén was involved in an aviation accident near San Martín-Chapelco-Aviador Carlos Campos, Argentina during takeoff. 7 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The captain decided to takeoff with only one engine (the right engine) operative. The reasons for this decision are unknown. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

An ambulance flight crashed near Río Quilquihué after losing height at 150 feet, killing all seven occupants. The captain had taken off with only the right engine operative for unknown reasons.

Accident Details

On an ambulance flight from San Martín-Chapelco-Aviador Carlos Campos Airport to Neuquén, the aircraft departed from runway 06. During climb to 150 feet, it lost height and crashed approximately 5 km east of the airfield, near the Río Quilquihué. The impact destroyed the aircraft and all seven occupants were killed.

Operational Circumstances

The investigation determined that, for unknown reasons, the captain had decided to initiate the takeoff with only one engine—the right engine—operative. No further information regarding the aircraft type, registration, or crew details has been disclosed in the official source.

Probable cause

The captain decided to takeoff with only one engine (the right engine) operative. The reasons for this decision are unknown.
Engine failure

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 12 Sept 1984 Rockwell Grand Commander 690 accident near San Martín-Chapelco-Aviador Carlos Campos, Argentina?

An ambulance flight crashed near Río Quilquihué after losing height at 150 feet, killing all seven occupants. The captain had taken off with only the right engine operative for unknown reasons.

Were there any fatalities in the 12 Sept 1984 Rockwell Grand Commander 690 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 7 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 Sept 1984 involved a Rockwell Grand Commander 690, registration LV-MAV, operated by Transportes Aéreos Neuquén, at San Martín-Chapelco-Aviador Carlos Campos, Argentina.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The captain decided to takeoff with only one engine (the right engine) operative. The reasons for this decision are unknown.

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