Introduction
On 7 August 2024, at 20:30 UTC, a Cessna 182-G (registration LV-IHU) suffered a loss of engine power while on a general aviation pleasure flight near the Chapelco ski center in San Martín de los Andes, Neuquén, Argentina. The pilot initiated an emergency landing on a hillside of the Chapelco mountain range.
Accident Details
The flight originated from and was destined for Aviador C. Campos Airport (SAZY), with a total flight time of 1 hour and 15 minutes. The accident occurred during the en route or cruise phase of flight under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). The aircraft sustained substantial damage. The coordinates of the accident site were approximately 40° 13' 10" South latitude and 71° 17' 32" West longitude.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft was a Cessna 182-G, serial number 182-55589, with a maximum takeoff weight of 0 to 2250 kilograms. It was privately owned and operated.
Occupants and Injuries
The aircraft carried one pilot and three passengers. The pilot and one passenger sustained minor injuries. Two passengers were uninjured. There were no fatalities or serious injuries among the occupants.
Investigation
The Junta de Seguridad en el Transporte (JST) is conducting the investigation. The information provided is preliminary and may be updated as the investigation progresses. The probable cause of the accident has not been stated in the preliminary report.