What happened
On March 19, 2022, at approximately 20:10 UTC, a Beechcraft 95-B55, registration LV-HWL, was performing a general aviation recreational flight from Isla Martin Garcia to San Fernando International Airport in Buenos Aires. As the aircraft was in the landing phase, approaching runway 05, the pilot experienced an apparent technical failure that led to the simultaneous shutdown of both engines.
The investigation
The investigation into the incident focused on the circumstances surrounding the engine failure and the subsequent condition of the aircraft. Investigators reviewed the flight phase, the technical state of the engines, and the operational procedures in place at the time of the event. The inquiry examined the sequence of events leading from the approach to the runway to the moment the engines ceased operation.
Findings
- The primary cause of the incident was a technical failure that resulted in the loss of power from both engines during the final approach.
- There were no injuries reported among the crew or passengers following the event.
- The aircraft sustained no damage during the occurrence.