What happened
A flight traveling from Termas de Río Hondo Airport toward Río Cuarto was interrupted by a mechanical failure approximately 45 minutes after departure. The aircraft, a twin-engine plane, was transporting one pilot and six passengers who were in the region for a motorcycle Grand Prix event. While maintaining a cruising altitude of 6,500 feet, the aircraft's left engine ceased functioning.
Following the failure, the pilot notified air traffic control and received authorization to divert the flight to Deán Funes Airfield. However, during the approach to the alternate airport, the pilot determined that the aircraft could not safely reach the runway. An emergency decision was made to land on National Road 60 at kilometer 835. Upon contacting the pavement, the aircraft drifted off the roadway, causing the nose gear to detach before the plane came to a stop in nearby vegetation.
Findings
The incident resulted in two injuries, involving the pilot and one passenger, while the remaining five occupants were not harmed. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.