Military - Argentine Air Force

Military - Argentine Air Force Sunday March 16, 1975
The aircraft struck a mountain while preparing for an ILS approach in poor weather. Crew error. Crew descended below the minimum safe altitude before knowing their position.

Crash Details

DateSunday March 16, 1975
LocationNear Barito, Argentina
Passengers50
Crew5
Fatalities55
Survivors0
Aircraft TypeFokker F-27 Friendship 400M
OperatorMilitary - Argentine Air Force
RegistrationTC-72
Flight OriginEl Palomar AB
Flight Destination San Carlos de Bariloche
Near Barito, Argentina
Military - Argentine Air Force
Fokker F-27 Friendship 400M
1975