Rockwell Shrike Commander 500 crash, Jul 8, 1997, Córdoba...
Rockwell Shrike Commander 500 accident on July 8, 1997 near Córdoba-Ambrosio Taravella (Pajas Blancas), Córdoba, Argentina with no fatalities. Cause:...
- Date: July 8, 1997
- Aircraft: Rockwell Shrike Commander 500
- Location: Córdoba-Ambrosio Taravella (Pajas Blancas), Córdoba, Argentina
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Failure of the fuel supply system affecting both engines, attributed to poor maintenance.
A cargo Aero Commander 500U Shrike operated by Aeronimbus was flying from La Rioja to Buenos Aires when both engines lost power. The pilot diverted to Cordoba-Ambrosio Taravella and made a forced landing in a field about 1,200 metres short of the runway. The four occupants escaped with minor injuries and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.