Synopsis
On 11 February 2021, a Piper PA-25-235 aircraft, registration LV-BNL, experienced an accident while conducting an agricultural aerial work flight in Alcaraz, a rural area in the province of Entre Ríos, Argentina. The aircraft had departed from the San Benito aerodrome at approximately 20:00 UTC (the exact time of the event could not be determined). The accident category was classified as indeterminate.
Flight Details
The flight was a typical agricultural operation. The aircraft, a Piper PA-25-235, was designed for aerial application tasks. The departure point was San Benito aerodrome, and the intended work area was in the vicinity of Alcaraz. No further details about the flight plan or the sequence of events leading to the accident are provided in the available excerpt.
Investigation and Recommendations
The investigation conducted by the Junta de Seguridad en el Transporte (JST) focused on operational safety aspects. It identified concerns related to the use of emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) and the activation of search and rescue services. Additionally, the report pointed out the necessity for clear and effective regulations in agricultural aerial operations. As a result, two safety recommendations were issued to the Administración Nacional de Aviación Civil (ANAC).
The report noted that several standard investigative sections—such as injuries, damage, weather, and medical factors—were examined, but the results are not detailed in the provided summary. The investigation remains a technical document aimed solely at preventing future occurrences, without attributing blame or liability.