Accident Overview
On a training flight from El Palomar Airport, a twin-engine aircraft suffered a right engine failure during descent to Buenos Aires-Ezeiza-Ministro Pistarini Airport. The crew was unable to restart the engine or maintain a safe altitude, leading to an emergency landing in an open field approximately 24 kilometers from the airport. The aircraft burst into flames upon impact. All three occupants—two pilots and one passenger—were injured, and the aircraft was partially destroyed by fire.
Flight Details
The aircraft departed El Palomar Airport at 1604 local time for a training flight. On board were two pilots and one passenger. The flight was proceeding normally until the descent phase.
Accident Sequence
While descending to Buenos Aires-Ezeiza-Ministro Pistarini Airport, the right engine failed. Attempts to restart the engine were unsuccessful. The crew determined that they could not maintain a safe altitude and attempted an emergency landing. The aircraft crashed in an open field located 24 kilometers from the airport. Post-impact, the aircraft burst into flames, causing partial destruction by fire.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause as failure of the right engine in flight due to fuel exhaustion. Lack of proper procedures by the operator was considered as a contributing factor.