Aircraft and Pilot Information
The accident involved a Piper PA-A-38-112, registration LV-AOH, owned and operated by Aeroclub Concordia. The aircraft was in an airworthy condition and no mechanical failures were identified during the flight. The pilot, who held a Private Pilot License obtained eight days before the accident, was the sole occupant.
Flight and Sequence of Events
On 7 July 2022 at 13:30 UTC, the aircraft departed from Aeroclub Concordia's runway in Concordia, Entre Ríos, for a training flight to Villaguay. During the return leg, the pilot decided to add an unscheduled stop at LAD 3030 Genaro Plaza, a location he had not previously operated as pilot-in-command, though he was familiar with the area.
During the first approach to the south-north runway (magnetic orientation 01-19, without markings), the pilot observed what he believed to be animals on the runway and opted to abort the landing, maintaining a higher altitude. On the second approach, the pilot sighted trees and animals. Attempting a go-around, the aircraft's right wing struck a tree, leading to loss of control and impact with terrain. The aircraft came to rest off the runway, sustaining substantial damage. The pilot suffered minor injuries. Later statements from the property owner indicated the animals were in an adjacent field, not on the runway.
Investigation
The investigation confirmed the aircraft was airworthy and that no pre-impact failures occurred. The pilot had used a navigation application on his mobile phone during the flight. Weather information was provided by the National Meteorological Service based on data from nearby stations and surface analysis. No probable cause was determined in the released portion of the report.