What happened
On February 15, 2023, a Piper PA-11, registration LV-NCU, was conducting a local instructional flight originating from and returning to the Las Flores Aerodrome in the province of Buenos Aires. During the flight, the aircraft experienced a partial loss of engine power. In response to the malfunction, the instructor decided to perform a precautionary landing in a field adjacent to National Route 3. The landing was completed without any damage to the aircraft or injuries to the two occupants on board.
The investigation
The investigation was conducted by the Argentine Transportation Safety Board (JST) to evaluate the technical circumstances of the engine malfunction. The inquiry examined the conditions of the aircraft following the incident and the operational procedures in place during the flight. After reviewing the findings, the national directorate determined that the event did not contain sufficient elements to generate significant safety lessons for the improvement of national operational safety. Consequently, the proceedings were closed and the case was referred for archiving.