Incident Overview
On August 17, 2024, at 11:45 UTC, a general aviation aircraft conducting a transfer flight under visual flight rules experienced a sudden reduction in visibility near Susana, Santa Fe Province. The deteriorating conditions prevented the pilot from continuing VFR flight, prompting a decision to perform an emergency landing on National Route 34 at kilometer 207.
Flight Details
The aircraft was en route from El Trébol Airport (TDB) to Rafaela Airport (RAF) with an estimated flight duration of 30 minutes. The operation was categorized as a general aviation transfer flight. At the time of the incident, meteorological conditions were reported as visual meteorological conditions (VMC) prior to the visibility reduction.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft involved was a Luscombe 8F, serial number S-2E-32250, bearing Argentine registration LV-FTI. It was privately owned and operated. The aircraft sustained no damage in the landing.
Outcome
The pilot and the single passenger on board were uninjured. No other persons or property on the ground were affected. The incident is classified as an encounter with unintentional instrument meteorological conditions (UIMC). The Junta de Seguridad en el Transporte (JST) has initiated an investigation to gather further details.