Cessna 152 Emergency Landing in Agricultural Field Near Melipilla

Incident Overview and Flight Details On August 9, 2021, a Cessna 152 aircraft, serial number 15280722, departed from Melipilla Aerodrome (SCMP) for an efficiency maintenance flight. The aircraft was operated by a 33-year-old Chilean commercial pilot, accompanied by a passenger who was also a commercial pilot. The flight was planned to cover 135 nautical miles with an estimated duration of 1 hour and 24 minutes, carrying a total of 60 liters of fuel. During the descent phase for the return to Melipilla Aerodrome, the aircraft experienced a sudden engine stoppage. The pilot attempted restart procedures, which were unsuccessful, leading to an emergency landing in an agricultural field located 7.9 miles west of the departure aerodrome. Both occupants emerged unharmed, and the aircraft sustained no damage. The incident was investigated in accordance with ICAO Annex 13 and Chilean regulations (DAR-13).