2 fatalities

Champion 7EC Runway Excursion at Tucumán Airport (LV-FXG)

Aeropuerto Tucumán (Tucuman), AR

On May 17, 2025, an AERONCA CHAMPION 7-EC (registration LV-FXG) operated by Aviación General was involved in an aviation accident near Aeropuerto Tucumán (Tucuman), AR. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Argentine Transportation Safety Board (JST); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Argentine Transportation Safety Board (JST)Primary reportUpdated 2026-10-18Data APIEditorial standards

A private Champion 7EC (LV-FXG) went off the runway during landing at Tucumán International Airport on May 17, 2025. The pilot was uninjured, and the aircraft sustained substantial damage.

Incident Overview and Location On May 17, 2025, at 20:10 UTC, a general aviation flight involving a Champion 7EC aircraft, registration LV-FXG, experienced a runway excursion during the landing phase at Aeropuerto Internacional Benjamín Matienzo in Tucumán, Argentina. The incident was classified as a loss of control on the ground (LOC-G) and a runway excursion (RE). The aircraft was operating under non-commercial, pleasure flight conditions for a private operator associated with a flying club or school. The flight originated from Aeroclub Horco Molle and was destined for Tucumán/Teniente Matienzo, with a total flight duration of approximately 0.417 hours. The aircraft came to rest on grass terrain less than 10 kilometers from the aerodrome, in a level and flat area at an elevation of 1,494 feet.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 May 2025 AERONCA CHAMPION 7-EC accident near Aeropuerto Tucumán (Tucuman), AR?

A private Champion 7EC (LV-FXG) went off the runway during landing at Tucumán International Airport on May 17, 2025. The pilot was uninjured, and the aircraft sustained substantial damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 17 May 2025 AERONCA CHAMPION 7-EC accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 May 2025 involved an AERONCA CHAMPION 7-EC, registration LV-FXG, operated by Aviación General, at Aeropuerto Tucumán (Tucuman), AR.