Accident
On 28 May 2022 at 16:30 UTC, a Cessna C-140, registration LV-FCV, was taxiing on an unprepared surface (Salitral) in a rural area near Cuchillo Co, Río Colorado, La Pampa province, Argentina. During taxi, the main landing gear sank into mud, causing the aircraft to nose over. As a result, one propeller blade struck the ground.
Aircraft
The aircraft was a Cessna 140, serial number 15587, with a maximum takeoff weight of 0-2250 kg. It was privately owned and operated.
Injuries and Damage
Minor damage was sustained by the aircraft. There were no injuries: the one crew member and one passenger reported no injuries.
Post-Accident Actions
When one of the occupants exited the aircraft, the emergency locator transmitter (ELT) was inadvertently activated.