What happened
On July 3, 2025, at approximately 20:21 UTC, a Tecnam P2002 (MKII), registration LV-S112, was conducting a non-commercial flight training mission when the engine ceased operation. The aircraft was in the cruise phase of flight, traveling from Paraná to Resistencia, when the pilot experienced a total loss of engine power.
Following the engine failure, the pilot was forced to perform an emergency landing in a rural, unpaved area consisting of a cultivated field near Basail, in the Ch</strong>Chaco province. While the aircraft sustained substantial damage during the impact, the two occupants on board escaped without any injuries.
The investigation
The Argentine Transportation Safety Board (JST) initiated an investigation into the mechanical failure. The preliminary inquiry focused on the fuel delivery system of the Rotax 912 (ULS2-01) engine. Investigators examined the aircraft's fuel control components to determine why the engine stopped during the cruise phase of the training flight.