2021 Agricultural Aircraft Accident in Buenos Aires Province (LV-LXG)

Incident Overview and Location Details On October 4, 2021, at 10:00 UTC, an agricultural aircraft crashed in a rural zone near El Faro, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. The aircraft, a Piper PA-A-25-235 with registration LV-LXG, was owned by AGROASA S.A. and was engaged in low-altitude agricultural work. The incident was classified as an accident by the Argentine Transport Safety Board (JST). ## Flight Sequence and Operational Context The aircraft departed from Coronel Dorrego provincial aerodrome at 09:25 UTC. Approximately 35 minutes into the flight, while transferring between agricultural lots under visual flight conditions, the pilot inadvertently descended and struck the terrain. The aircraft came to rest approximately 400 meters from the initial point of impact. ## Investigation Findings and Aircraft Condition Investigators from the JST field team documented the scene, noting that the engine was functioning at the time of impact, as indicated by terrain marks and propeller deformation. No control surfaces were found to have detached in flight. The aircraft's annual certification and maintenance records were compliant with regulations. The pilot, who held a Pilot Aeroaplicador de Avión license, had 2,662.3 total flight hours, including 2.5 hours on this aircraft type in the preceding 90 days. ## Safety Observations and Human Factors The pilot exited the aircraft unassisted and sustained no injuries. The cabin remained undamaged, and the pilot's safety belt, despite showing significant wear and discoloration, withstood the impact forces. Meteorological conditions at the time were visual with a light breeze from the west. The investigation focused on systemic factors and operational safety risks associated with low-altitude agricultural operations.