Incident Overview
On January 27, 2024, at 12:45 UTC, a general aviation flight experienced an incident during the approach phase. The aircraft, a Cessna 152L registered as LV-BYZ, suffered a loss of power without the engine stopping. The pilot executed an emergency landing in a field adjacent to the runway at Aeródromo Capitán Sarmiento (CTS) in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina.
Aircraft Information
The airplane was a Cessna 152L, serial number 152-80813, with a maximum takeoff weight of 0-2250 kg (implied by classification). It was privately owned and operated. The aircraft sustained no visual damage.
Flight and Sequence of Events
The flight originated and was destined for Aeródromo Capitán Sarmiento (CTS). The incident occurred in visual meteorological conditions (VMC). During the approach, the aircraft experienced a power loss, leading the pilot to perform an emergency landing in a rural field near the runway.
Injuries and Damage
There were two persons on board: one crew member and one passenger. No injuries were reported (zero fatal, zero serious, zero minor). The aircraft had no damage.
Investigation
This report contains preliminary data collected by the Junta de Seguridad en el Transporte (JST) and is subject to modification as the investigation progresses.