Accident Details
On 31 January 2023 at 21:15 UTC, a Piper PA-25 aircraft, registration LV-CVU, was involved in an accident near Achiras, in the Río Cuarto Department of Córdoba Province, Argentina. The aircraft was conducting agricultural aerial work (aeroaplicación). According to the report, after the second pass of the application run, the aircraft collided with an electrical power line and then impacted the terrain. The geographical coordinates of the accident site are 33°10′47″S 64°59′21″W, at an elevation of 2788 feet.
Aircraft and Operation
The aircraft was a Piper PA-25, serial number 25-207, with a maximum takeoff weight of 0-2250 kg. It was privately owned and operated. The flight originated from and was destined for Río Cuarto / Estindher, with a total flight duration of 1 hour. The operation was classified as aerial work – agricultural.
Injuries and Damage
The aircraft sustained substantial damage. There were no injuries: the sole occupant (the pilot) was reported with no injuries. No other persons were involved.
Probable Cause
The official report does not state a probable cause for the accident.