Plane Crash at Agronea: Two Killed During Aerobatic Display in Chaco, Argentina

Two people lost their lives when a small aircraft crashed during an aerobatic display at a major agricultural fair in Argentina. The incident occurred in the northern Chaco province, during the opening moments of Agronea, a leading event in the regional agricultural sector. The aircraft, operated by Avión Acrobático, reportedly lost control while performing a sequence of aerial movements and then plunged into a field adjacent to the fairgrounds. The two pilots were declared dead on site, and emergency crews, including medical personnel, firefighters, and police, responded quickly to the scene. The national Air Force and the provincial Federal Court announced they would assume responsibility for the investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident. In a statement, the governor emphasized the seriousness of the tragedy and extended condolences to the families of the pilots. The governor noted the dramatic nature of the incident as Agronea prepared to inaugurate a new chapter in the agriculture exposé season. The authorities also explained that the accident occurred while the plane was being prepared for a routine test flight from Charata Aeroclub to a designated area near the property, before the official opening ceremonies. Video clips circulating on social media show the aircraft pivoting violently and emitting a smoke trail before the impact, a sequence that investigators will examine carefully to reconstruct the events leading up to the crash. As information continues to emerge, organizers confirmed that Friday’s events would be suspended temporarily while the incident is reviewed, with the remainder of Agronea scheduled to proceed on Saturday and Sunday. The 20th edition of Agronea is expected to attract hundreds of participants and visitors across a 100-hectare venue that showcases the latest agricultural technologies and regional farming practices across Chaco and neighboring regions.