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Training Flight Crash at Morón AFB (T-144)

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On February 7, 2001, a Rockwell Shrike Commander 500 (registration T-144) operated by Argentinian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Argentina was involved in an aviation accident near Morón AFB, Argentina in flight. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A military aircraft crashed into a residential swimming pool in Moreno during a local training flight, killing both pilots.

Incident Overview and Location Details The incident occurred while the crew was completing a local training flight at Morón Air Force Base. The aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances into the swimming pool of a private residence located in the district of Moreno, which is situated west of the airbase. The crash site was specifically identified as a residential area, with the pool serving as the point of impact for the aircraft. The exact location within the district of Moreno was not further specified in the source material, but it was confirmed to be in the western vicinity of the military installation.

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What happened in the 7 Feb 2001 Rockwell Shrike Commander 500 accident near Morón AFB, Argentina?

A military aircraft crashed into a residential swimming pool in Moreno during a local training flight, killing both pilots.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 Feb 2001 Rockwell Shrike Commander 500 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Feb 2001 involved a Rockwell Shrike Commander 500, registration T-144, operated by Argentinian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Argentina, at Morón AFB, Argentina.

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