Flight History
On November 19, 2022, a Cessna 150-M, registration LV-IKS, departed from the Coronel Vidal aerodrome in Buenos Aires province for a general aviation instructional flight. After an initial flight segment with an instructor and student aboard, the aircraft landed at Coronel Vidal. The instructor then authorized the student pilot to perform his first solo flight.
Accident Sequence
During the solo flight, the student executed a single traffic pattern. After a long landing, the aircraft bounced on initial touchdown. The student, believing sufficient runway remained, nevertheless elected to perform a go-around and re-enter the pattern. However, he did not use full available power during the go-around. During the subsequent climb, the propeller struck a medium-voltage power line approximately 10 meters high and 150 meters from the threshold of runway 28. The aircraft then descended and impacted the ground. The accident occurred in daylight and under visual meteorological conditions.
Aircraft and Pilot Information
The Cessna 150-M, operated by Aeroclub Coronel Vidal, sustained substantial damage. The student pilot, a 38-year-old Argentine male, held a Student Pilot License (Alumno Piloto Privado de Avión). He had approximately 30 hours of flight instruction, with 10 hours on the Cessna 150-M, and had completed all prior training flights with the same instructor. The instructor reported that the aircraft appeared high during final approach but did not have a handheld VHF radio available during the solo flight.
Investigation Findings
The investigation determined that the student pilot had practiced three landings with the instructor before the solo flight. The instructor authorized the solo due to good weather and the student's demonstrated safety. After the long landing, the student decided to go around but did not apply maximum power. The resulting shallow climb led to collision with the power line.