Incident Overview
An aircraft returning to El Palomar Air Base (AFB), near Buenos Aires, experienced a landing gear failure. The aircraft was carrying three crew members and six passengers, including General Luis Pozzi, Chief of the Argentinian Army. Upon touchdown, the left main landing gear collapsed, causing the aircraft to slide along the runway before veering to the right. It eventually came to rest in a grassy area adjacent to the runway.
Occupants and Injuries
All nine occupants on board escaped without injury. General Pozzi was returning to El Palomar AFB after reviewing troops in the Pampa Province.
Aircraft Damage
The aircraft sustained substantial damage and was deemed beyond economical repair. No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, or operator were provided in the source.