About Silvio Oltra
Lived 1958 – 1995 (aged 37). Silvio Oltra was an Argentine engineer and racing automobile driver.
Silvio Hector Oltra (born 26 February 1958 – 15 March 1995) was an Argentine racing driver. He won the TC2000 championship in 1987.
Oltra was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on 26 February 1958. He died on March 15, 1995, while riding as a passenger in a Bell 206B-3 helicopter piloted by Carlos Menem, Jr., also a racing driver and son of President of Argentina Carlos Menem. The helicopter reportedly struck overhead power lines while taking off at San Nicolas, Argentina, and crashed, killing both men.
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Who was Silvio Oltra?
Argentine racing driver (1958–1995)
When was Silvio Oltra born?
Silvio Oltra was born on 26 February 1958 in Buenos Aires.
When did Silvio Oltra die?
Silvio Oltra died on 15 March 1995 in Ramallo.
What was Silvio Oltra's occupation?
Silvio Oltra was an engineer and racing automobile driver.
What nationality was Silvio Oltra?
Silvio Oltra was Argentine.
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