Incident Overview
On 7 July 2022 at 20:40 UTC, a Piper PA-11C (registration LV-XLT) was involved in an accident at Aeródromo Ensenada, Buenos Aires, Argentina. The aircraft was on an instructional flight under visual meteorological conditions, operating in the general aviation category.
Sequence of Events
During the approach phase for runway 19, the pilot of LV-XLT initiated a go-around to avoid a collision with another aircraft, Piper PA-11 (registration LV-YPS), which was landing on runway 29. While executing the go-around, LV-XLT struck vegetation, causing the aircraft to stop and overturn. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
Aircraft and Occupants
LV-XLT is a Piper PA-11C with a maximum takeoff weight of 0-2250 kg, owned and operated privately. It had two crew members on board and no passengers. The other aircraft, LV-YPS, a Piper PA-11, was also on an instructional flight with two crew and no passengers. It sustained no damage.
Injuries
All four occupants (two on each aircraft) reported no injuries.
Operational Context
Both flights were categorized as general aviation instructional operations. The accident occurred at Aeródromo Ensenada, elevation 20 feet, at coordinates 34°52′28″S, 57°57′41″W.