Flight History
On 15 January 2022, at 22:30 UTC, the Air Tractor AT-602, registration LV-WZE, operated by an aerial work company, was preparing for takeoff from a runway in Santo Tomé, Corrientes province, for a firefighting flight. During the takeoff roll, the aircraft lifted a few meters above the ground, then lost lift, turned left, and impacted the terrain beside the runway.
Injuries
The pilot sustained minor injuries. No other injuries were reported.
Aircraft Damage
The aircraft was destroyed as a result of the impact with the ground.
Pilot Information
(The source does not provide details on pilot qualifications or experience in the excerpt provided.)
Aircraft Information
- Make and Model: Air Tractor AT-602
- Registration: LV-WZE
- Operator: An aerial work company (firefighting)
- The aircraft was destroyed.
Meteorological Information
(The source mentions meteorological information is included in the full report but no details are given in this excerpt.)
Wreckage and Impact
After losing control, the aircraft turned left and struck the ground at the edge of the runway. The impact caused the destruction of the airframe.
Medical and Pathological
Toxicological tests were conducted, but the results are not specified in this excerpt.
Fire
(The source does not mention any fire during or after the impact.)
Survival
The pilot survived with minor injuries. The cockpit area remained largely intact, allowing the pilot to egress.