What happened
On September 27, 2023, at approximately 21:00 UTC, a Piper PA-25-235, registration LV-OHU, was engaged in agricultural flight operations in a rural area of San Cayetano, Buenos Aires. The aircraft was performing maneuvers over a private field when it suddenly descended and struck the ground. No emergency declaration was made prior to the impact. The incident resulted in one minor injury to a crew member, while the aircraft sustained significant material damage.
The investigation
The investigation focused on the flight sequence leading up to the impact in the rural zone of San Buenos Aires. Investigators established that the aircraft was operating under Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) and was performing specialized agricultural work at the time of the accident. The flight duration was recorded at approximately ten minutes, with the departure and arrival points both located at the same private field.
Findings
- The aircraft was in a flight phase when it precipitated toward the terrain.
- The impact resulted in significant damage to the airframe.
- The primary factor in the accident was the uncontrolled descent and impact with the ground during low-altitude maneuvers.