Incident Details
On December 9, 2020, a Cessna C-182, registration LV-HTI, was conducting a general aviation flight from Trelew Airport to Bahía Blanca Airport. While beginning the descent towards Bahía Blanca, the aircraft experienced a loss of engine power that prevented maintaining the flight path. The pilot executed an emergency landing in a rural field within the Bahía Blanca area.
The aircraft sustained no damage, and all two occupants on board were uninjured.
Investigation Outcome
The incident was investigated by the Argentine aviation authority. After reviewing the circumstances, the investigating body decided to discontinue the investigation, stating that the lessons expected to be obtained were not impactful for improving operational safety. The case was subsequently archived.
No probable cause was determined in the official report.