Synopsis
On 5 August 2023 at 20:10 UTC, a Luscombe 8-A aircraft, registration LV-NRF, experienced a sudden loss of power during the initial climb after departing from the General Rodríguez aerodrome in Buenos Aires province, Argentina. The pilot performed an emergency landing in a adjacent field. The Junta de Seguridad en el Transporte (JST) investigated the accident and raised safety concerns regarding carburetor icing training in the ANAC Private Pilot Manual.
Flight Details
The flight was a local recreational operation. The aircraft had been running for approximately 10 minutes before takeoff at 20:00 UTC, during which the pilot conducted preflight checks and taxied to the runway. The power loss occurred during the initial climb phase, leading to the decision to land off-airport.
Aircraft and Registration
The aircraft involved was a Luscombe 8-A, registration LV-NRF. No further details on engine type or configuration were provided in the report.
Investigation Findings
The JST's investigation focused on operational safety aspects related to carburetor icing. The report noted that the phenomenon of carburetor ice formation was addressed in the ANAC Private Pilot Manual, and the investigation led to a safety recommendation directed to ANAC. The specific cause of the power loss was not explicitly stated in the available summary, but the report's title links the accident to fuel-related factors.
Safety Recommendation
The JST issued a safety recommendation to the Administración Nacional de Aviación Civil (ANAC) concerning the development of carburetor icing training materials for pilots.