Synopsis
On 29 February 2020, at 21:30 UTC, the Piper J-3C aircraft registered LV-NDQ departed from San Andrés de Giles Aerodrome (Buenos Aires) for a local general aviation instructional flight. After approximately 30 minutes of flight in visual meteorological conditions, while performing a simulated emergency in a field, the aircraft contacted the ground and impacted a 1.2-meter-high perimeter fence.
Injuries to Persons
The two crew members on board sustained no injuries and evacuated the aircraft unaided. No passengers were on board.
Aircraft Damage
Airframe
The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the left main landing gear, left semiplane strut, and empennage.
Engine
The engine sustained substantial damage.
Propeller
The propeller was destroyed.
Other Damage
A 15-meter section of the field's perimeter fence was damaged.
Personnel Information
The pilot, a 17-year-old Argentine male, held a valid private pilot license and medical certificate. No other crew members were listed.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft was a Piper J-3C, registration LV-NDQ. No further technical details were provided.
Meteorological Information
The flight was conducted under visual flight conditions.
Flight Recorders
No flight recorders were installed or required.
Wreckage and Impact Information
The aircraft impacted terrain and a fence during the simulated emergency. The final position is shown in the source report.
Survival Aspects
Both occupants exited the aircraft by themselves without assistance.