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October 14, 2013 · Luscombe 8 - E · LV-RTS
Buenos Aires, AR
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 14, 2013
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Buenos Aires, AR
Aircraft
Luscombe 8 - E
Tail Number
LV-RTS
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA14WA026
On October 14, 2013, about 1134 coordinated universal time, a Luscombe 8E, Argentina registration LV-RTS, was substantially damaged, during descent in thick fog, when it impacted terrain in an industrial park. The flight had departed Zarate Airport (SATE), Buenos Aires Province, Argentina and was enroute to Chascomus Airport (SMUS), Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, when the accident occurred. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Argentina. Further information can be obtained from: Junta de Investigaciones de Accidentes de Aviación Civil 1370 Belgrano Avenue 11th Floor Buenos Aires, República Argentina C1093AAO Fax - 54-11-4381-6333 This report is for informational purposes, and contains only information released by the Government of Argentina.
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On October 14, 2013, about 1134 coordinated universal time, a Luscombe 8E, Argentina registration LV-RTS, was substantially damaged, during descent in thick fog, when it impacted terrain in an industrial park. The flight had departed Zarate Airport (SATE), Buenos Aires Province, Argentina and was enroute to Chascomus Airport (SMUS), Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, when the accident occurred. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Argentina. Further information can be obtained from: Junta de Investigaciones de Accidentes de Aviación Civil 1370 Belgrano Avenue 11th Floor Buenos Aires, República Argentina C1093AAO Fax - 54-11-4381-6333 This report is for informational purposes, and contains only information released by the Government of Argentina.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:34 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLuscombe 8 - E
Tail NumberLV-RTS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-85-12 · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0