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May 19, 2012 · Cessna 182 C · LV-GTF
Veronica, AR
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 19, 2012
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Veronica, AR
Aircraft
Cessna 182 C
Tail Number
LV-GTF
Operator
Jose Marcelino Mateo
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA12WA372
On May 19, 2012, about 2140 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 182C, Argentina registration LV-GTF, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during a missed approach at Veronica Airfield, Veronica, Buenos Aires, Argentina. The foreign certificated private pilot was fatally injured. The investigation is under the direction of the Government of Argentina. For further information contact: Junta de Investigaciones de Accidentes de Aviación Civil 1370 Belgrano Avenue 11th Floor Buenos Aires, República Argentina C1093AAO Fax - 54-11-4381-6333 Email - jiaaci@speedy.com.ar This report is for informational purposes, and only contains information that was released by the Government of Argentina.
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On May 19, 2012, about 2140 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 182C, Argentina registration LV-GTF, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during a missed approach at Veronica Airfield, Veronica, Buenos Aires, Argentina. The foreign certificated private pilot was fatally injured. The investigation is under the direction of the Government of Argentina. For further information contact: Junta de Investigaciones de Accidentes de Aviación Civil 1370 Belgrano Avenue 11th Floor Buenos Aires, República Argentina C1093AAO Fax - 54-11-4381-6333 Email - jiaaci@speedy.com.ar This report is for informational purposes, and only contains information that was released by the Government of Argentina.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:40 UTC
Nearest AirportVeronica Airfield (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182 C
Tail NumberLV-GTF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJose Marcelino Mateo
Engines1
Seats2 + 2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0