2 fatalities

2001-02-07: Rockwell Shrike Commander 500 (T-144) — Argentinian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Argentina — Morón AFB, Argentina

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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.

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A military training flight ended in a fatal crash into a private residence's swimming pool near Morón Air Force Base.

What happened

During a routine local training mission operating out of Morón Air Force Base, an aircraft crashed into a residential area in the Moreno district, situated to the west of the airfield. The impact occurred within the swimming pool of a private home. The accident resulted in two fatalities among the flight crew, while no individuals on the ground sustained any injuries.

Findings

At this time, the specific circumstances surrounding the crash remain undetermined. The investigation has not yet established the exact sequence of events that led the aircraft to deviate from its flight path and strike the residential property.