Bristol 170 Freighter crash, Aug 31, 1949, Morón AFB Buen...
Bristol 170 Freighter accident on August 31, 1949 near Morón AFB Buenos Aires province, Argentina with no fatalities. Cause: Engine failure during climb.
- Date: August 31, 1949
- Aircraft: Bristol 170 Freighter
- Location: Morón AFB Buenos Aires province, Argentina
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Engine failure during climb
An Argentine Air Force Bristol Freighter lost an engine while climbing after takeoff from Moron AFB. The captain attempted an emergency landing beside Highway 7, but the wings struck buildings and the aircraft crashed inverted. All four occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.