Flight Information
On 30 June 2023, at 14:50 UTC, an American Champion 8KCAB aircraft, registration LV-HWE, crashed during an acrobatic display in Charata, Chaco. The flight was a general aviation flight for an acrobatic exhibition. The aircraft had departed from Charata aerodrome at 14:30 UTC and was heading to the reported suitable location (LAD N° 5466) “Agronea Charata”. After 20 minutes of flight, the aircraft began its acrobatic display over the event runway. During the execution of a low-altitude maneuver, a loss of control in flight occurred, resulting in the aircraft impacting the ground.
Injuries and Damage
Both occupants died as a result of the accident. The aircraft was destroyed.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft involved was an American Champion (8KCAB), registration LV-HWE. It was operated by one of its owners.
Investigation
The accident was investigated by the Junta de Seguridad en el Transporte (JST) under file EX-2023-75067787- -APN-DNISAE#JST. The investigation identified safety issues related to the regulatory framework for aerobatic flight and the conduct of such displays. Six Safety Recommendations were issued to the Administración Nacional de Aviación Civil (ANAC).
Probable Cause
The JST did not explicitly state a probable cause for the accident.