What happened
On August 4, 2024, at approximately 16:15 UTC, a Cessna 150, registration LV-CYB, was conducting a general aviation pleasure flight departing from and returning to the Bahía Blanca Aeroclub. While the aircraft was in the cruise phase of its flight near Route 22 in the Argerich area of Buenos Aires Province, the pilot experienced a loss of engine power.
In response to the engine failure, the pilot attempted to perform an emergency landing in a nearby field. During the final approach to the landing site, the left wing of the aircraft struck an electrical utility pole. The impact resulted in significant damage to the aircraft.
The investigation
The preliminary investigation focused on the sequence of events leading from the engine power loss to the impact with the utility pole. Investigators examined the flight path and the circumstances surrounding the emergency descent and landing attempt in the Argerich region.