Cessna 172N impact during approach at Quilmes Airport

2 fatalities • Buenos Aires, Argentina

A training flight ended in a fatal terrain impact near Buenos Aires, Argentina.

What happened

On July 16, 2013, at approximately 2007 UTC, a Cessna 172N, registration LV-BPP, was involved in an accident during an approach to land at Quilmes Airport (SADQ) in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The aircraft, operated by Bonaerense de Aviacion S.A., struck the terrain during the flight phase. The accident resulted in 2 fatalities, involving the flight instructor and a second pilot. The flight was being conducted under Argentine flight regulations in visual meteorological conditions (VMC).

Probable cause

not provided

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Jul 2013 CESSNA 172N accident near Buenos Aires, Argentina?

A training flight ended in a fatal terrain impact near Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Were there any fatalities in the 16 Jul 2013 CESSNA 172N accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Jul 2013 involved a CESSNA 172N, operated by Bonaerense de Aviacion S.A., at Buenos Aires, Argentina.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

not provided

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