Amateur-built VENTUS2C accident near San Carlos De Bolivar, Ar, December 3, 2016
On December 3, 2016 at about 5:50 pm local time, a amateur-built VENTUS2C (glider), registered LVEDB, was substantially damaged in an accident during maneuvering near San Carlos De Bolivar. It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 1 person was killed. The weather was conditions the NTSB did not record.
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
- December 3, 2016 · about 5:50 pm local time
- Place
- San Carlos De Bolivar, Argentina · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- conditions the NTSB did not record
- Aircraft
- Amateur-built VENTUS2C
- Registration
- LVEDB · no longer on the register · serial 21
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On December 3, 2016, about 1750 coordinated universal time, a Schempp Hirth Ventus-2C motorized glider, Argentine registration LV-EDB, operated by a private individual, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain after the left wing detached from the fuselage during soaring maneuvers near San Carlos de Bolivar, Buenos Aires. The Argentine pilot was fatally injured. The personal flight was conducted under Argentine flight regulations.The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Argentina. Further information can be obtained from: Junta de Investigaciones de Accidentes de Aviación Civil (JIAAC) Avenida Belgrano 1370 – Piso 11 C1093AAO, Cuidad Autónoma de Buenos Aires Argentina Tel.: (54) 11 4382-8890 / 91 E-mail: info@jiaac.gov.ar This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Argentina
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The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Sys/Comp malf/fail (non-power) during maneuvering defining event
The aircraft
- Seats: 1
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: SAZI San Carlos De at 5:00 pm
- Destination: SAZI San Carlos De
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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