LUSCOMBE 8 - E
Buenos Aires, October 14, 2013
Event Information
| Date | October 14, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Buenos Aires |
| Country | AR |
| Coordinates | -34.62861, -58.94500 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | ERA14WA026 |
| Event ID | 20131028X25130 |
Aircraft
| Make | LUSCOMBE |
| Model | 8 - E |
| Registration # | LV-RTS |
| Owner | Manuel Alvarez |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | IMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 2 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
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.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.