Aircraft and Event
On February 23, 2021, at 18:30 UTC, a Piper PA-46-350-P aircraft, registration LV-CXH, operated by a private owner, was conducting a general aviation ferry flight from Aeropuerto Internacional Gral. Martín Miguel de Güemes in Salta, Argentina, to Aeródromo La Punilla in Mendoza. During the takeoff phase, the engine experienced a backfire (contra explosión). The pilot stopped the takeoff roll and returned to the apron. After inspecting the aircraft and finding no further anomalies, the flight was resumed to its destination.
Damage and Injuries
The aircraft sustained no damage. There were no injuries to the one pilot and two passengers on board. No other persons were involved.
Investigation and Disposition
The Argentine aviation authority, Junta de Seguridad en el Transporte (JST), assigned investigation number 16109469/21. The event was classified as a system/component failure or malfunction - powerplant (SCF-PP). After reviewing the circumstances, the Dirección Nacional decided to close the investigation without further action, determining that the occurrence posed no operational safety concerns. No probable cause was stated.