Cessna 152 LV-BHM Emergency Landing in Laguna de Gómez

Incident Overview and Flight Details On February 4, 2024, at 20:50 UTC, a Cessna 152 with registration LV-BHM experienced an accident in Laguna de Gómez, Junín, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. The aircraft, owned by a private individual, was operating as a general aviation recreational flight. It departed from Lincoln aerodrome at 20:30 UTC, bound for the Junín Glider Club. After 17 minutes of flight in visual meteorological conditions, the aircraft suffered a powerplant failure while at cruising altitude. ## Emergency Response and Outcome Upon perceiving vibrations from the aircraft's nose, the pilot decided to execute an emergency landing. The pilot selected a cleared area on the dry bed of Laguna de Gómez, located 1,900 meters southwest of runway 03 at Laguna de Gómez aerodrome. Following initial contact with the ground, the aircraft traveled approximately 50 meters before the nose gear sank into the surface, causing the aircraft to overturn. The pilot, who held a valid Private Pilot License and medical certification, sustained minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage. ## Investigation and Environmental Factors The Argentine Transport Safety Board (JST) investigated the incident, securing the wreckage at a local police station and interviewing the pilot. The aircraft was equipped with an Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT), which did not activate during the event. Meteorological data from the National Meteorological Service indicated a wind from 160° at 5 knots, visibility of 10 km, and a temperature of 28.1°C. The investigation noted that the pilot's flight log was not up to date. The accident was classified as a system or component failure involving the engine group.