Incident Overview
On March 16, 2023, at 01:10 UTC, a Cessna C-550 (registration LV-WJO) experienced a depressurization while in the cruise phase of a non-regular transport flight. The aircraft was operating under instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Due to the depressurization, the oxygen masks deployed, and the crew initiated a descent. The aircraft subsequently landed at its destination without further incident.
Aircraft and Flight Details
The aircraft was a Cessna C-550, serial number 550-0728, privately owned and operated. The flight departed from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (SABE) in Buenos Aires and was destined for Aeropuerto Corrientes (SARC). The total flight duration was 45 minutes. The flight was categorized as Air Work - Transfer (Trabajo Aéreo - Traslado).
Sequence of Events
During the cruise phase, while at the position KILIP on airway UL793 in the province of Corrientes (coordinates 29° 40' 00" S 58° 01' 53" W), a depressurization occurred. The oxygen masks deployed automatically. The crew performed a descent and the aircraft proceeded to Corrientes Airport, where it landed without problems.
Injuries and Damage
There were no injuries among the two crew members and five passengers, totaling seven occupants. The aircraft sustained no damage.