Overview
On November 16, 2024, at 15:05 UTC, a Tecnam P92 (Echo MKII), registration LV-S148, was involved in an accident at Horco Molle aerodrome (TCM) in the province of Tucumán, Argentina. The aircraft was conducting a general aviation flight focused on adaptation to the aircraft, with a flight instructor and a pilot on board.
Sequence of Events
During the flight, the instructor reduced engine power to simulate a failure. Given the proximity of the departure aerodrome, the pilot decided to perform a simulated emergency landing at Horco Molle. The flare was executed high, resulting in a hard touchdown on the main landing gear. The pilot then added partial power, but after the first bounce the aircraft contacted the runway again at a steeper angle, with the nose wheel impacting first.
At that point, the instructor took control of the aircraft, applied full power, and raised the flaps. However, the aircraft did not have sufficient airspeed to become airborne. It veered uncontrollably to the right, struck a sugarcane field adjacent to the runway, and overturned.
Occupant and Aircraft Status
Both occupants—the pilot and the instructor—exited the cockpit unaided and reported no injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
Investigation
The Junta de Seguridad en el Transporte (JST) is conducting the investigation. As of the provisional report, the investigation has collected and analyzed documentation related to the operator, the aircraft, and the pilot. The meteorological conditions at the time were visual meteorological conditions (VMC) with daylight, variable wind at 9 knots from 190°, and visibility of 9999 meters. No probable cause has been determined yet.