Incident Overview
On 1 November 2020, a Cessna 150 aircraft, registration LV-IUV, experienced an engine power control failure while on approach to Aeródromo de Lobos in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The pilot promptly declared an emergency and decided to return to the departure aerodrome, Aeródromo de Morón, where the aircraft landed without further issues.
Aircraft and Flight Details
The aircraft involved was a Cessna C150L, serial number 15072845, registered to Global Jet Aviation S.A. and operated as a private general aviation flight for pleasure. The flight had departed from Aeródromo de Morón with the intended destination of Aeródromo de Lobos. The duration of the flight was not specified in the report.
Sequence of Events
During the approach phase to Lobos, the aircraft suffered a failure in the engine power control. In response, the pilot declared an emergency and initiated a return to Morón. The landing was completed without any damage to the aircraft or injuries to the two occupants (one pilot and one passenger).
Investigation Outcome
The incident was classified as a "simple incident" under Argentine regulations (MAPRIAAC Chapter 5, point 5.2.7). The investigation was closed without further action, as the lessons learned were deemed not to impact the improvement of operational safety for the State. No probable cause was formally stated in the report.