Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 30 April 1970
Aircraft Type: Fairchild C-123B Provider
Owner/operator: United States Air Force – USAF
Registration Number: 54-0589
Location: BA Santa Bernardina –
ÿ Uruguay
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed
Casualties: Fatalities: 17 / Occupants: 17
Component Affected: Aircraft engine(s) ? Specifically, the engine(s) of the involved aircraft.Aircraft engine(s) ? Specifically, the engine(s) of the involved aircraft.
Category: Accident
A catastrophic aviation incident occurred involving a demonstration flight. Commander Av Amrico Gonzales was among the fatalities. Four US crew members and thirteen officers of FAU were lost.A catastrophic aviation incident occurred involving a demonstration flight. Commander Av Amrico Gonzales was among the fatalities. Four US crew members and thirteen officers of FAU were lost.
Description
Crashed on demonstation flight. Among the victims Cor Av Amrico Gonzales (Commander of Air Base). Four US crew an 13 oficiales of the FAU.
Source of Information
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nG0e4Jq8LT0https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nG0e4Jq8LT0Primary Cause
Unknown ? Preliminary investigation suggests a mechanical failure.Unknown ? Preliminary investigation suggests a mechanical failure.Share on:
