Overview
On 19 January 2020, at 22:38 local time, an Embraer ERJ 190-100IGW, registration LV-CKZ, operated by Austral Líneas Aéreas Cielos del Sur S.A., departed from Runway 31 at Astor Piazzolla International Airport in Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, on a scheduled commercial flight. During the initial climb, the left engine failed with a total loss of power.
Sequence of Events
After departure, as the aircraft began its climb, the left engine experienced a failure resulting in complete power loss. The flight crew declared an emergency and returned to the departure airport. The aircraft was airborne for approximately twelve minutes before landing. The approach and landing were performed with one engine inoperative, without further complications.
Flight Details
The flight was a regular commercial aviation service. No injuries or fatalities were reported. The aircraft type is an Embraer ERJ 190, a twin-engine regional jet. The operator is Austral Líneas Aéreas, an Argentine airline.