VANS RV7

Cordoba, May 19, 2016

Event Information

DateMay 19, 2016
Event TypeACC
LocationCordoba
CountryAR
Coordinates-32.80583, -63.83445
Highest InjuryFATL
NTSB NumberERA16WA321
Event ID20160922X12126

Aircraft

MakeVANS
ModelRV7
Registration #LV-X566
CategoryAIR
FAR PartNUSN
Aircraft DamageDEST

Conditions

Light Condition-
Weather-

Injuries

Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
None0
Total Injured2

Event Location

Full Narrative

On May 19, 2016, about 2015 coordinated universal time, an experimental, amateur-built Vans RV-7, Argentine registration LV-X566, operated by a private individual, was destroyed when it impacted terrain during aerobatic maneuvers near Cordoba, Argentina. The Argentine pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The personal flight was conducted under Argentine flight regulations.The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Argentina. Further information can be obtained from:

Junta de Investigation de Accidentes de Aviación Civil de Argentina (JIACC)
Av Belgrano 1370, Buenos Aires, Argentina
[email protected]

This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Argentina.

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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.

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