Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise crash, May 3, 1995 (2 killed), N...
Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise accident on May 3, 1995 near Neuquén-Juan Domingo Perón, Neuquén, Argentina with 2 fatalities. Cause: Not determined. A...
- Date: May 3, 1995
- Aircraft: Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise
- Location: Neuquén-Juan Domingo Perón, Neuquén, Argentina
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Not determined. A possible in-flight fire or toxic fumes from improperly packed polyethylene dangerous goods is considered the most likely explanation.
A Mitsubishi MU-2 cargo flight from Neuquen was climbing at night when the crew reported their ETA and then lost control. The aircraft crashed near Chimpay, about 4 km northeast of the airport, and burned. Both pilots were killed and no distress call was recorded.