Overview
On March 19, 2024, at 21:40 UTC, a Cessna 152II aircraft, registration LV-ODW, was involved in an accident during a local training flight. The flight originated from the Círculo de Aviación Rosario (Pueblo Esther, Santa Fe province), departing from runway 09 at 21:15 UTC. The purpose of the flight was the readaptation of a private airplane pilot.
Sequence of Events
During the initial climb phase, under visual meteorological conditions, the engine stopped. The instructor pilot executed an emergency landing on an island area located opposite Pueblo Esther. Both the instructor and the pilot were able to evacuate the aircraft unaided.
Injuries and Damage
According to the investigation report, both crew members sustained minor injuries. No other persons were involved. The aircraft itself suffered substantial damage to the airframe.
Aircraft and Personnel Information
The aircraft was a Cessna 152II, serial number and other details not specified in the source. The crew consisted of two individuals: an instructor and a pilot undergoing readaptation. No further personnel information is available in the source material.
Meteorological and Environmental Conditions
The accident occurred at night (21:40 UTC, corresponding to local time -3 hours) near a riverine island zone. The source notes that conditions were visual meteorological at the time of the engine failure.
Investigation Findings
The investigation, conducted by the Junta de Seguridad en el Transporte (JST), focused on operational safety issues related to aviation fuel supply. The report's conclusions refer to factors associated with the accident but do not explicitly state a probable cause. The title of the accident summary notes it is "Related to fuel." No further details on the fuel system or supply chain are provided in the given source.
Safety Recommendations
The JST issued one Operational Safety Recommendation to the Administración Nacional de Aviación Civil (ANAC) regarding the findings of this investigation.