Incident Overview
On October 17, 2020, a Piper PA-38-112 aircraft, registration LV-MOM, was involved in an incident during an instructional flight. The event occurred at Puerto General San Martín, Santa Fe, Argentina. The aircraft was operated by Flying Time S.R.L., a flight school. During the initial climb phase, a partial loss of power occurred. The crew executed an emergency landing in a lot with soybean stubble. The two occupants, comprising the flight crew, evacuated the aircraft without injuries. The aircraft itself sustained no damage.
Aircraft and Flight Details
The aircraft was a Piper model 38-112, serial number AR38-79A0301, with a maximum takeoff weight of 0-2250 kg. The operator was Flying Time Escuela de Vuelo. The flight was a local instructional sortie departing and arriving at the private airfield of Aeroclub San Lorenzo. The flight duration was 5 minutes. The flight phase at the time of the incident was initial climb. Meteorological conditions were reported as VMC (Visual Meteorological Conditions).
Aftermath
The Argentine aviation authority (Junta de Seguridad en el Transporte) conducted a technical investigation. After analysis, the investigation was closed and the case filed, as the lessons expected were not considered impactful for improving operational safety. No probable cause was determined.