Accident Overview
On 27 September 2023 at 21:00 UTC, a Piper PA-A25-235 (registration LV-OHU) was engaged in agricultural flight operations (maneuvers) from a private field in San Cayetano Partido, Buenos Aires Province. The aircraft was on a flight of approximately 10 minutes duration, operating from and returning to the same private field. During the flight, the aircraft descended and impacted the ground. No emergency declaration was made prior to the accident. The aircraft sustained significant damage, and the sole occupant, the pilot, received minor injuries.
Location Details
The accident occurred in a rural area of San Cayetano, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. The geographic coordinates are 38°19′25″ South, 59°25′40″ West, at an elevation of 344 feet above mean sea level.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft involved was a Piper model PA-A25-235, serial number AR-25-8056028, bearing Argentine registration LV-OHU. It was privately owned and operated. The type was an airplane with a maximum takeoff weight of 0-2250 kg.
Operational Context
The flight was classified as aerial agricultural work, specifically maneuvering. The departure and destination point was the same private field in the San Cayetano Partido. The total flight duration until the accident was 10 minutes.
Injuries and Damage
According to the report, the pilot sustained minor injuries; no other injuries were reported among occupants or on the ground. The aircraft incurred significant damage.