2 fatalities

13 May 2015: CESSNA 182 — Aerotec Argentina SA — Bajo Hondo, Argentina

Bajo Hondo, Argentina

On 13 May 2015, a CESSNA 182 operated by Aerotec Argentina SA was involved in an aviation accident near Bajo Hondo, Argentina. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On May 13, 2015, a Cessna 182 (registration LV-CXM) impacted power lines while maneuvering during an aerial survey flight near Bajo Hondo, Argentina. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured, and the aircraft was destroyed by postcrash fire.

Accident Details

On May 13, 2015, at approximately 1835 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Cessna 182 aircraft with Argentine registration LV-CXM impacted power lines while maneuvering during an aerial survey flight. The accident occurred near Bajo Hondo, Argentina. The aircraft was engaged in an aerial survey operation at the time of the incident. Both the pilot and a passenger sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was destroyed by a postcrash fire.

Investigation

The investigation into this accident is under the jurisdiction of the government of Argentina. The Junta de Investigación de Accidentes de Aviación Civil de Argentina (JIACC) is the agency responsible for conducting the investigation. Further information can be obtained from the JIACC at their headquarters in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This report is based solely on information released by the Government of Argentina and is intended for informational purposes only.