Beech 35 accident near Los Amores, Santa Fe, Ar, March 9, 2013
On March 9, 2013 at about 8:30 pm local time, a Beech 35, registered ZPBAM, was destroyed in an accident during enroute near Los Amores, Santa Fe. It was a personal flight under non-U.S. private rules. 3 people were killed.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- March 9, 2013 · about 8:30 pm local time
- Place
- Los Amores, Santa Fe, Argentina · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 3 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Beech 35 · all 35s on the register
- Registration
- ZPBAM · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Personal flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On March 9, 2013, about 2030 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Beech 35, Paraguayan registration ZP-BAM, was destroyed when it impacted terrain in Los Amores, Santa Fe Province, Argentina. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The flight departed from Resistencia Airport (SARE), Chaco Province, Argentina, and was destined for Pehuajo Airport (SAZP), Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. The flight was conducted under Argentine flight regulations. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Argentina. Further information can be obtained from: Junta de Investigaciones de Accidentes de Aviación Civil 1370 Belgrano Avenue 11th Floor Buenos Aires, República Argentina C1093AAO Fax - 54-11-4381-6333 This report is for informational purposes, and contains only information released by the Government of Argentina.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of control in flight during enroute defining event
- Collision with terrain or object (not controlled flight into terrain) during uncontrolled descent
The aircraft
- Seats: 6
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine: Continental IO-520B (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: SARE Resistencia, Ch
- Destination: SAZP Pehuajo, B.A.
- Flight plan: not recorded
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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