Vickers Viking crash, May 4, 1956 (3 killed), El Palomar...
Vickers Viking accident on May 4, 1956 near El Palomar AFB Buenos Aires province, Argentina with 3 fatalities. Cause: Engine failure during climb after...
- Date: May 4, 1956
- Aircraft: Vickers Viking
- Location: El Palomar AFB Buenos Aires province, Argentina
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Engine failure during climb after takeoff
A Vickers Viking of the Argentine Air Force lost an engine shortly after takeoff from El Palomar and crashed in Hurlingham. The crew attempted an emergency landing but lost control. Three crew were killed and six others were injured, and the aircraft was destroyed.