What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2019-12-27 involved an aircraft, registration YS-162PE, at SV.

Cessna 152 Overturns After Emergency Landing in Changallo (YS-162PE)

On December 27, 2019, an aircraft (registration YS-162PE) was involved in an aviation accident near SV. This summary draws on records from the Autoridad de Aviacion Civil de El Salvador (AAC).

During an instrument training flight on December 27, 2019, a Cessna 152 experienced a loss of engine power over Lake Ilopango. The crew executed an emergency landing in a field, where the aircraft struck a dry tree trunk and came to rest inverted. Both occupants exited uninjured.

Synopsis

On December 27, 2019, at approximately 7:30 AM local time, a Cessna 152, registration YS-162PE, operated by PANAHERS S.A. de C.V. and used by PANAL flight school, crashed during an emergency landing in Changallo, Ilopango, San Salvador, El Salvador. The aircraft was conducting an instrument flight rules (IFR) training flight over Lake Ilopango. The crew, consisting of an instructor and a student, were uninjured.

Flight History

The instructor and student arrived at Ilopango International Airport around 5:45 AM to prepare for a training flight. After completing a 360-degree preflight inspection, they requested clearance from Ilopango tower for an IFR training flight over Lake Ilopango, reporting a fuel endurance of three hours. The aircraft departed from Runway 33 at about 6:45 AM. Climbing to 2,500 feet, they turned right toward the lake and intercepted the 090 radial from the Ilopango VOR, continuing to 4,500 feet over the lake.

Accident Sequence

After approximately 35 minutes of flight, at about 7:20 AM, the instructor declared an emergency with Ilopango tower after experiencing a drop in RPM or engine power loss. The crew decided to return to Ilopango International Airport. However, observing that the aircraft was losing altitude and would not reach the runway, the instructor chose to land in a vacant lot in Changallo. The aircraft touched down in the field but struck a dry tree trunk, causing the airplane to flip over and come to rest inverted.

Occupant Status

Both the instructor and the student unfastened their seat belts and exited the aircraft by themselves, uninjured. No injuries were reported.

Aircraft Damage

The aircraft sustained damage during the accident, including coming to rest inverted after impacting the tree trunk. No other property damage was reported.

Weather

At the time of the accident, weather conditions were clear skies with calm winds. The accident occurred during daylight hours.

Investigation

The investigation is ongoing, focusing on determining the reasons for the engine power loss during the training flight.

2019-12-27: (YS-162PE) — SV