Event
On February 5, 2025, at 23:20 UTC, a Cirrus SR22 aircraft, registration LV-KCB, was conducting a general aviation relocation flight from Rosario (SAAR), Santa Fe, to an intended destination at Aeródromo Ad. Dutto (ADU) in Bandera, Santiago del Estero, Argentina. The pilot decided to land on a prepared field. During touchdown, the nose gear collapsed and the engine stopped. The accident site was at Establecimiento La Martona, Bandera, with coordinates 28°45'26"S, 62°10'55"W.
Aircraft
The aircraft was a Cirrus SR22, serial number 5105, registered in Argentina. It sustained substantial damage.
Personnel
The pilot-in-command, a 38-year-old male, held a commercial pilot license issued in Argentina. There were four persons on board in total, including the pilot. No injuries were reported for any occupants.
Injuries and Damage
The severity of damage to the aircraft was classified as substantial. No injuries occurred. No third-party damage was reported.
Weather and Site
Meteorological conditions at the time were Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) with visibility of 15,000 meters. Light conditions were dawn. Wind was reported as calm, with a recorded direction of 150° and speed of 10 knots at the surface. The accident site was on level, flat terrain at an elevation of 298 feet, with a surface of crops/cultivated field.
Investigation
The Junta de Seguridad en el Transporte (JST) of Argentina has initiated an investigation. This report is preliminary and based on initial data collected. No probable cause has been stated at this time.