Occurrence Overview
On September 7, 2021, at 19:20 UTC, a Cessna 150 (registration LV-GDK, serial number 150-71142) was flying at an altitude of 610 feet on a training flight from Aeropuerto Internacional Iguazú to Aeropuerto Internacional Posadas in Misiones Province, Argentina. Approximately 7 nautical miles on the 200° radial from the Iguazú VOR, during the cruise phase, the pilot observed a high engine oil temperature indication. In response, the pilot decided to land as a precaution in a nearby field.
Findings
The aircraft, a single-engine Cessna 150 with a maximum takeoff mass of 2250 kg (MDM 0–2250 kg), was operated as a private flight under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). The flight duration at the time of the occurrence was approximately 10 minutes. The pilot was the sole occupant; no passengers were on board. According to the official report, there were no injuries to the pilot and no damage to the aircraft.
Investigation Outcome
The investigation was conducted by the Junta de Seguridad en el Transporte (JST) of Argentina. The assigned investigators analyzed the event and determined that it did not represent any impact on operational safety. Consequently, the Dirección Nacional decided not to proceed further with the investigation and transferred the case file for archiving. The official classification of the occurrence, as noted in the source, is "Falla grupo motor" (engine group failure), but no specific probable cause was elaborated in the report.
Context
This occurrence took place in the province of Misiones, near the Iguazú VOR, at coordinates 25° 51′ 01″ S, 54° 30′ 40″ W. The aircraft's itinerary was between two airports in the region, and the flight was categorized as general aviation training. The prompt decision to land in a field without incident highlights the pilot's precautionary action in response to an engine parameter anomaly.