On December 18, 2008, a Piper PA-31 Cheyenne (registration LV-MYX) operated by Avia Center was involved in an aviation accident near Buenos Aires-San Fernando, Argentina during takeoff. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A loss of power on the left engine shortly after takeoff for undetermined reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
After a night takeoff from runway 05, the pilot initiated a left turn at low altitude before the twin-engine aircraft struck two poles and two parked trucks, then crashed and burst into flames. Both occupants were killed.
Accident
Shortly after a night takeoff from runway 05 at Buenos Aires-San Fernando Airport, the pilot of a twin-engine aircraft initiated a left turn at low altitude. During the turn, the aircraft collided with two poles and two parked trucks before crashing to the ground and bursting into flames. The aircraft was totally destroyed, and both occupants were killed.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be a loss of power on the left engine shortly after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
Contributing Factors
The following contributing factors were identified: a probable inadequate compliance with emergency procedures; probable little and discontinuous flight activity on the aircraft type during the year 2008; and a low turn.
What happened in the 18 Dec 2008 Piper PA-31 Cheyenne accident near Buenos Aires-San Fernando, Argentina?
After a night takeoff from runway 05, the pilot initiated a left turn at low altitude before the twin-engine aircraft struck two poles and two parked trucks, then crashed and burst into flames. Both occupants were killed.
Were there any fatalities in the 18 Dec 2008 Piper PA-31 Cheyenne accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 18 Dec 2008 involved a Piper PA-31 Cheyenne, registration LV-MYX, operated by Avia Center, at Buenos Aires-San Fernando, Argentina.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
A loss of power on the left engine shortly after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
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