Descripción:
A Cessna 208 Cargomaster force landed near Berisso, Argentina, struck a tree and burst into flames. Both pilots survived the accident. The aircraft was almost completely consumed by fire.
The engine had lost power while en route over the water of Rio de la Plata during a flight from Montevideo-Carrasco Airport (MVD), Uruguay to Buenos Aires/Ezeiza Airport (EZE), Argentina.
The pilots attempted to reach La Plata Airport, but could not locate the runway in darkness. A landing was then attempted on a lighted street (Calle 635), about 4,5 km east-northeast of La Plata Airport. In the process the aircraft struck a tree and electricity poles.
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| Estado: | Accident Investigation report not yet completed, but information verified through authorities or other sources. |
| Fecha: | jueves 16 febrero 2023 |
| Hora: | ca 01:00 |
| Tipo: |  Cessna 208 Cargomaster |
| Operador: | Aeromás |
| Registración: | CX-MAX |
| Numéro de série: | 20800042 |
| Año de Construcción: | 1985 |
| Tripulación: | Fatalidades: 0 / Ocupantes: 2 |
| Pasajeros: | Fatalidades: 0 / Ocupantes: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalidades: 0 / Ocupantes: 2 |
| Daños en la Aeronave: | Destruido |
| Consecuencias: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Ubicación: | cerca Berisso, BA ( Argentina)
|
| Fase: | En ruta (ENR) |
| Naturaleza: | Carga |
| Aeropuerto de Salida: | Montevideo-Carrasco Airport (MVD/SUMU), Uruguay |
| Buenos Aires/Ezeiza-Ministro Pistarini Airport, BA (EZE/SAEZ), Argentina |
A Cessna 208 Cargomaster force landed near Berisso, Argentina, struck a tree and burst into flames. Both pilots survived the accident. The aircraft was almost completely consumed by fire.
The engine had lost power while en route over the water of Rio de la Plata during a flight from Montevideo-Carrasco Airport (MVD), Uruguay to Buenos Aires/Ezeiza Airport (EZE), Argentina.
The pilots attempted to reach La Plata Airport, but could not locate the runway in darkness. A landing was then attempted on a lighted street (Calle 635), about 4,5 km east-northeast of La Plata Airport. In the process the aircraft struck a tree and electricity poles.
Accident investigation:
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Fuentes:
» elmundodeberisso.com.ar» www.eldia.com
Fotos
Video, social media
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— Otra Mañana ?? 770 AM (@otramanana770) February 16, 2023
?? Una aeronave Caravan, que partía desde Carrasco a Ezeiza, tuvo un aterrizaje forzoso en zona de campo en la localidad de Berisso, Argentina.
?? Los pilotos lograron eyectarse.
?? La aeronave sufrió pérdidas totales.@Oriental770 pic.twitter.com/PUtEp2Bcpv
Map
This map shows the airport of departure and the intended destination of the flight. The line between the airports does not display the exact flight path.
Distance from Montevideo-Carrasco Airport to Buenos Aires/Ezeiza-Ministro Pistarini Airport, BA as the crow flies is 228 km (142 miles).
Accident location: Approximate; accuracy within a few kilometers.
Distance from Montevideo-Carrasco Airport to Buenos Aires/Ezeiza-Ministro Pistarini Airport, BA as the crow flies is 228 km (142 miles).
Accident location: Approximate; accuracy within a few kilometers.
This information is not presented as the Flight Safety Foundation or the Aviation Safety Network’s opinion as to the cause of the accident. It is preliminary and is based on the facts as they are known at this time.
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