Accident Overview
On April 7, 2019, at approximately 15:25 UTC, a Tecnam P92 Echo Classic, registration LV-S026, operated by Aeroclub Puan, suffered an engine failure during a local flight near Líbano, Buenos Aires, Argentina. The aircraft had departed from Puan aerodrome at 14:45 UTC with one pilot and one passenger on board.
Flight and Engine Failure
The flight proceeded in visual meteorological conditions at an altitude of 2,000 feet on an easterly heading. After about 40 minutes, the pilot decided to descend to find smoother air. At approximately 1,500 feet, the pilot reduced the throttle to idle, and the engine subsequently stopped. Multiple attempts to restart the engine were unsuccessful.
Emergency Landing and Damage
The pilot executed an emergency landing on Provincial Route 76. During the descent, the aircraft struck a medium-voltage power line crossing the road. The aircraft continued flying and landed without further incident in an adjacent field. The impact damaged the fuselage, landing gear, left wing, and propeller. The engine sustained no damage.
Injuries and Other Damage
Neither the pilot nor the passenger reported any injuries. The collision with the power line damaged the electrical infrastructure, causing a fire in the surrounding field.