Boeing DC3C-S1C3G accident near Rio Grande, Outside the U.S., December 1, 2025
On December 1, 2025 at about 2:55 pm local time, a Boeing DC3C-S1C3G, registered LVVYL, was substantially damaged in an accident during landing (landing roll) near Rio Grande, Outside the U.S. (Ap. Int. Gobernador Ramón Trej airport). It was an instructional flight under non-U.S. private rules. No one was hurt; 3 people were on board or involved.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- December 1, 2025 · about 2:55 pm local time
- Place
- Rio Grande, Argentina · Ap. Int. Gobernador Ramón Trej · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 3 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Boeing DC3C-S1C3G
- Registration
- LVVYL · no longer on the register · serial 12438
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Instructional flight · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of control on ground during landing (landing roll) defining event
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: SAWH Ushuaia OF
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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