What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2021-07-26 involved an aircraft, registration YS-327A, at SV.

Engine Failure During Agricultural Flight Forces Emergency Landing in El Salvador (YS-327A)

On July 26, 2021, an aircraft (registration YS-327A) was involved in an aviation accident near SV. This summary draws on records from the Autoridad de Aviacion Civil de El Salvador (AAC).

A Grumman G164B (YS 327A) suffered an engine failure while applying fertilizer over a sugarcane field. The pilot executed an emergency landing in the cane field. No injuries were reported.

Aircraft and Operator

The aircraft involved was a Grumman G164B, serial number 218B, registered as YS 327A. It was owned and operated by Aero Agrícola del Pacifico S.A.

Event

On 26 July 2021 at 14:00 UTC (8:30 pm local time), the aircraft was conducting a fertilizer application flight over a sugarcane plantation. During the flight, the engine experienced backfiring in flight. The pilot performed emergency procedures and successfully landed the aircraft in the cane field.

Location

The emergency landing occurred at Lote el Chorral, Hacienda Tihuilocoyo, near the road to La Herradura in the department of La Paz, El Salvador.

Damage

The aircraft sustained damage to the fuselage, wings, propeller, and engine.

Occupants

The pilot, a Salvadoran national with low-level flight qualification, was the sole occupant. No injuries were reported among the pilot, crew, passengers, or persons on the ground.

Investigation

The Civil Aviation Authority of El Salvador (AAC) opened an investigation in accordance with ICAO Annex 13 and local regulation RAC 13. The initial report was prepared by Ing. Armando Galvez, head of the Accident and Incident Investigation Unit.

2021-07-26: (YS-327A) — SV