Incident Shorts S.25 Sunderland 5 LV-AHG,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 174871
 
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Date:Wednesday 11 February 1959
Time:17:10 LT
Type:Shorts S.25 Sunderland 5
Owner/operator:Aerolíneas Argentinas
Registration: LV-AHG
MSN: SH.70C
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 55
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Location:Montevideo -   Uruguay
Phase: Landing
Nature:Passenger - Scheduled
Departure airport:Buenos Aires, BA
Destination airport:Montevideo
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative:
"Uruguay" damaged when hit unknown object on landing at Montevideo beach. Sank and partially submerged. Six crew and 49 passengers evacuated.

Sources:

http://www.santafe.gov.ar/hemerotecadigital/diario/25604/?page=2
http://www.santafe.gov.ar/hemerotecadigital/diario/25605/

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
27-Mar-2015 20:08 TB Added
27-Mar-2015 20:25 TB Updated [Source, Narrative]

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