Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 3 April 1963
Aircraft Type: Douglas LC-47A (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Armada Argentina, Comando de Aviaci¢n Naval
Registration Number: 0281/CTA-12
Location: Punta Indio, BA –
ÿ Argentina
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: A Argentinean Air Force aircraft.A Argentinean Air Force aircraft.
Category: Other
An Argentinean Air Force air attack resulted in the destruction of a Punta Indio Naval Base aircraft.An Argentinean Air Force air attack resulted in the destruction of a Punta Indio Naval Base aircraft.
Description
Destroyed on the ground by an Argentinean Air Force air attack to Punta Indio Naval Base during the conflict between the “Azules” and “Colorados”.
Primary Cause
The incident was likely a targeted attack by Argentinean forces against Punta Indio Naval Base.The incident was likely a targeted attack by Argentinean forces against Punta Indio Naval Base.Share on:
