Tecnam P92E LV-S031 Engine Failure During Training Flight in Mendoza

Incident Overview and Flight Details On December 7, 2018, a Tecnam P92E with registration LV-S031, operated by Aeroclub San Rafael, departed from Santiago Germano Airport in San Rafael, Mendoza, at 14:10 UTC. The aircraft was conducting a local requalification flight in visual meteorological conditions. The flight carried a flight instructor and a pilot undergoing requalification. Approximately 30 minutes into the flight, during a simulated emergency practice, the engine stopped, and the aircraft made an off-airport landing in a field in Las Paredes, San Rafael, at 14:40 UTC. ## Damage and Personnel The incident resulted in no fatalities or injuries to the two occupants. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to its airframe and engine, and the propeller was destroyed. No other damage was reported. ## Personnel and Aircraft Information The flight instructor was a 36-year-old Argentine male holding a valid Class I medical certificate and appropriate instructor ratings. He had 2,217.0 total flight hours, including 170.7 hours in the type. The pilot being requalified was a 33-year-old Argentine male holding a private pilot license and a valid Class II medical certificate, with 53.4 total flight hours, all in the type. The aircraft was certified in accordance with applicable regulations and maintained according to the manufacturer's maintenance plan. ## Investigation and Safety Recommendations The Argentine Transport Safety Board (JST) investigated the event as an operational safety incident. The report identified operational safety issues related to the engine power failure associated with the fuel used. The investigation included a recommendation on operational safety directed to the National Civil Aviation Administration (ANAC).