Casualties unknown

2021-10-12: CESSNA 150 (LV-CMF) — Aviación General — Aeropuerto Juan Domingo Perón - Neuquén (Sazn) (Neuquen), AR

Aeropuerto Juan Domingo Perón - Neuquén (Sazn) (Neuquen), AR

On October 12, 2021, a CESSNA 150 (registration LV-CMF) operated by Aviación General was involved in an aviation accident near Aeropuerto Juan Domingo Perón - Neuquén (Sazn) (Neuquen), AR. This summary draws on records from the Argentine Transportation Safety Board (JST); 16 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Argentine Transportation Safety Board (JST)Primary reportUpdated 1785037245Data APIEditorial standards

On October 12, 2021, a Cessna 150L (LV-CMF) experienced a loss of control during startup at Presidente Perón Airport. The aircraft accelerated, veered left off the taxiway, and struck a building. The instructor stopped the engine after impact. One crew member sustained minor injuries.

Flight Description

On October 12, 2021, at approximately 14:50 UTC, a Cessna 150L, registration LV-CMF, was being prepared for a dual instruction flight at Presidente Perón Airport in the province of Neuquén. During engine start, the student pilot was seated in the cockpit while the instructor was standing outside the aircraft to one side. The aircraft suddenly accelerated, moved leftward, departed the taxiway, and collided with a building. The instructor then approached the aircraft and shut down the engine after the impact.

Injuries

According to the official report, one crew member sustained minor injuries. No other injuries were reported. The table in the report lists one crew member with minor injuries and one with none.

Aircraft Damage

The aircraft sustained significant damage to its structure. The report notes "daños de importancia" (significant damage) to the airframe.

Other Information

The flight was intended as a dual-control training mission. The investigation report highlights safety issues related to initial pilot training and the airport's emergency plan. Two safety recommendations were issued to the National Civil Aviation Administration (ANAC), and one safety action was undertaken.