Casualties unknown

2022-05-28: CESSNA 140-A (LV-FCV) — Desconocido — Localidad Cuchillo-Co (La Pampa), AR

Localidad Cuchillo-Co (La Pampa), AR

On May 28, 2022, a CESSNA 140-A (registration LV-FCV) operated by Desconocido was involved in an aviation accident near Localidad Cuchillo-Co (La Pampa), AR. 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.

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A Cessna 140 (LV-FCV) nose-over during taxi on an unprepared surface after main gear sank into mud. Propeller blade struck ground. One occupant inadvertently activated ELT.

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.