What happened
On September 10, 2022, a Stinson 108, registration LV-FZI, was conducting a recreational general aviation flight in the province of Córdoba, Argentina. The aircraft departed from Alta Gracia Aerodrome for a flight with the same destination. While the aircraft was in the cruise phase of flight, the pilot experienced a loss of engine power. To manage the situation, the pilot performed a precautionary landing in a rural area located approximately 20 kilometers southwest of Laguna Larga.
The investigation
The investigation was conducted by the Argentine Transportation Safety Board (JST) following the occurrence of the engine failure. The technical analysis focused on the circumstances surrounding the power loss and the subsequent condition of the aircraft. The investigation reviewed the flight parameters, including the altitude of approximately 1,160 feet, and the operational phase of the flight.
Findings
- The aircraft was operating under Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC).
- The incident occurred during the cruise phase of a private recreational flight.
- The primary cause of the landing was an engine power loss during flight.
- There were no injuries reported for the crew or any passengers during the event.
- The aircraft sustained no damage during the precautionary landing in the field.