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Piper Cherokee PA-140 Emergency Landing in Santa Ana (YS-289-P)

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On July 13, 2023, an aircraft (registration YS-289-P) was involved in an aviation accident near SV. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Autoridad de Aviacion Civil de El Salvador (AAC).

Sourcesthe Autoridad de Aviacion Civil de El Salvador (AAC)Primary reportUpdated 2026-10-18Data APIEditorial standards

On July 13, 2023, a Piper Cherokee PA-140 (YS-289-P) made an emergency landing in a sugarcane field near Santa Ana after engine failure. The pilot was uninjured, and one passenger sustained minor injuries.

Incident Overview and Aircraft Details On July 13, 2023, at approximately 11:30 a.m. local time, a Piper Cherokee PA-140, registration YS-289-P, was conducting a sightseeing flight from Ilopango International Airport to overfly Santa Ana. The aircraft, manufactured in 1965 with serial number 28-21801, is a single-engine, four-seat model owned by IMOTERRA, S.A. de C.V. and operated by the Centro de Adiestramiento Aéreo Avanzado. It was powered by a Lycoming O-320-E2A engine, serial number L-16658-27 A. The last top overhaul was recorded on February 2, 1999, with 1,252.75 hours since that maintenance event.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Jul 2023 aircraft accident near SV?

On July 13, 2023, a Piper Cherokee PA-140 (YS-289-P) made an emergency landing in a sugarcane field near Santa Ana after engine failure. The pilot was uninjured, and one passenger sustained minor injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 Jul 2023 aircraft accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Jul 2023 involved an aircraft, registration YS-289-P, at SV.

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