Just happened in Rio Grande, Tierra del Fuego (Argentina's southernmost province) right after takeoff from RGA. Learjet 35 LV-BPA, registered to Flying America SA. Its 4 occupants are dead (2 pilots, MD and nurse). Airport is closed.
https://www.lanacion.com.ar/sociedad/ri ... d01072022/
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Re: MedEvac Learjet down in Argentina: 4 dead
RIP to the team. Very sad news.
Re: MedEvac Learjet down in Argentina: 4 dead
Cameras at the RGA airport captured the moment of the crash:
https://www.lanacion.com.ar/sociedad/vi ... 01072022/i
https://www.lanacion.com.ar/sociedad/vi ... 01072022/i
Re: MedEvac Learjet down in Argentina: 4 dead
That's awful. Condolences to the families of the deceased.
I have about 800 hrs in a LR35 (also flying medevac) and seeing that video, with the plane rolling to one side, I can't understand what happened. Flight control malfunction (trim issues, collision with wildlife, etc?). The aircraft is very prone to poor flight characteristics when the fuel is not balanced properly. I doubt this was the case, especially if they were taking off. Truth is, the Lear35 is not a very forgiving aircraft.
I have about 800 hrs in a LR35 (also flying medevac) and seeing that video, with the plane rolling to one side, I can't understand what happened. Flight control malfunction (trim issues, collision with wildlife, etc?). The aircraft is very prone to poor flight characteristics when the fuel is not balanced properly. I doubt this was the case, especially if they were taking off. Truth is, the Lear35 is not a very forgiving aircraft.
Re: MedEvac Learjet down in Argentina: 4 dead
Could it be simply too slow, with the wing stalling ?
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