Overview
On 26 April 2025 at 21:00 UTC, a ground collision occurred at Aeródromo Coronel Olmedo, Córdoba, Argentina, involving a Cessna 172 and a Piper PA11. The accident was classified as a ground collision (GCOL) with substantial damage to both aircraft. No injuries were reported among the single occupant of one aircraft or persons on the surface.
Aircraft Information
The moving aircraft was a Cessna 172, registration LV-YNB, serial number 172-80199. It was a fixed-wing, single-engine aeroplane in the small aeroplane category. The parked aircraft was a Piper PA11 (C), registration LV-ZCZ, serial number 117908, also a fixed-wing, single-engine small aeroplane. Both aircraft were registered in Argentina and sustained substantial damage.
Pilot Information
The pilot in command of LV-YNB was a private pilot with an aeroplane license issued in the state of registry. The specific number of flight hours was not disclosed.
Sequence of Events
The flight was a non-commercial pleasure operation originating and ending at Coronel Olmedo Aerodrome. After engine start, the pilot in command left the aircraft. The Cessna 172 then began to roll and collided with a parked Piper PA11. According to the pilot, he abandoned the aircraft with the engine running to look for a VHF equipment.
Damage
Both aircraft sustained substantial damage. The Cessna 172 and the Piper PA11 both had damage typical of a low-speed ground impact. Third-party property damage was also reported as a result of the impact.
Investigation
The Junta de Seguridad en el Transporte (JST) is conducting the investigation. Preliminary information is based on an interview with the pilot. The investigation is ongoing, and no probable cause has been determined at this time.