Accident Details
On November 1, 2019, at approximately 10:10 local time (13:10 UTC), a Piper PA-28R-200 aircraft, operated privately, was involved in an accident near Venado Tuerto, Santa Fe, Argentina. The aircraft was en route from Aeródromo Venado Tuerto to an unknown destination. During the cruise phase of flight, the pilot lost control of the aircraft, which subsequently impacted the terrain at a steep angle. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact.
Injuries and Damage
The two occupants on board (pilot and passenger) sustained fatal injuries. No other persons were involved. The aircraft, a Piper PA-28R-200 (registration under analysis), was completely destroyed. No damage to property on the ground was reported.
Meteorological Conditions
Instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) prevailed at the time of the accident.
Investigation
The Junta de Investigación de Accidentes de Aviación Civil (JIAAC) of Argentina is conducting the investigation. The accident site is located at approximately 33° 48’ 20” S, 62° 3’ 14” W, at an elevation of 369 feet. The flight was a non-commercial operation under national scope.