Overview
On 28 May 2020, a Piper PA-31-350 aircraft, registration LV-LMS, operated by a private owner, experienced an engine failure during a general aviation repositioning flight. The incident occurred near Añatuya Airport in Santiago del Estero Province, Argentina. The aircraft sustained minor damage, and no injuries were reported among the single occupant (the pilot).
Flight Details
The flight originated at Villa Rumipal Aerodrome (LAD 2771) with a destination of Las Pirpintas. The flight was conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). During the cruise phase of flight, at an altitude of 315 feet above mean sea level, the left engine (engine No. 1) experienced a loss of oil pressure.
Incident Sequence
After the left engine's oil pressure dropped, the pilot shut down the affected engine. The aircraft continued flying on the right engine (engine No. 2) and performed an emergency landing at Añatuya Airport. The landing was conducted without further incident.
Outcome
The aircraft sustained minor damage. There were no injuries to the pilot or any other persons. The Argentine aviation authority, Junta de Seguridad en el Transporte (JST), initiated a technical investigation but decided to close the case without further action, as the expected lessons would not significantly impact operational safety. The report was filed under reference 34847138/20.