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February 8, 2013 · Cessna 172 A · LV-GEU
La Matanza, AR
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 8, 2013
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (4 fatalities)
Location
La Matanza, AR
Aircraft
Cessna 172 A
Tail Number
LV-GEU
Operator
Centro Universitario De Aviacion
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA13WA135
On February 8, 2013, at 2250 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Cessna 172, Argentine registration LV-GEU, impacted terrain while maneuvering at an altitude of approximately 500 feet in the vicinity of Matanza Airport (SADZ), La Matanza, Argentina. The local flight was operated by Centro Universitario de Aviación. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Argentina. Further information can be obtained from: Junta de Investigación de Accidentes de Aviación Civil Avda Belgrano 1370 Piso 11 “B” C.P. 1093 Capital Federal Buenos Aires Argentina (54) 11 4317-6704 / 05 jiacc@speedy.com.ar This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Argentina.
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On February 8, 2013, at 2250 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Cessna 172, Argentine registration LV-GEU, impacted terrain while maneuvering at an altitude of approximately 500 feet in the vicinity of Matanza Airport (SADZ), La Matanza, Argentina. The local flight was operated by Centro Universitario de Aviación. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Argentina. Further information can be obtained from: Junta de Investigación de Accidentes de Aviación Civil Avda Belgrano 1370 Piso 11 “B” C.P. 1093 Capital Federal Buenos Aires Argentina (54) 11 4317-6704 / 05 jiacc@speedy.com.ar This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Argentina.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:50 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 A
Tail NumberLV-GEU
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCentro Universitario De Aviacion
Engines1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (4 fatalities)
Fatal4
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total4
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0