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Two Killed in Plane Crash at Bell Ville Air Festival in Córdoba

An official investigation is underway, with no identities released.

Overview

  • The aircraft went down on the runway at the Bell Ville aeroclub during the Saturday festival, according to local reports.
  • Both occupants of a two-seat experimental aerobatic plane died at the scene, local outlets reported.
  • Witness accounts indicate the plane was attempting to take off and caught fire after impact, with the cause still under investigation.
  • Police, firefighters and a local prosecutor identified as Nicolás Gambini are conducting on-site inquiries.
  • Event organizers have not issued a statement, and images of the aftermath have circulated widely on social media.