What happened
A private flight departing from Don Torcuato Airport toward Punta del Este, Uruguay, resulted in an emergency water landing. The aircraft, operated by a single pilot and carrying four passengers, was approximately 15 minutes into its journey when the crew encountered mechanical difficulties. Despite favorable weather conditions during the cruise phase, the pilot notified air traffic control of engine problems and requested a diversion to Buenos Aires-Aeroparque-Jorge Newbury Airport.
During the attempt to reach the alternative destination, the aircraft was unable to sustain a safe altitude. Consequently, the pilot performed a ditching in the Río de la Plata, located roughly 28 km northeast of Buenos Aires. Emergency responders arrived at the scene promptly and successfully evacuated all five occupants. While there were no injuries reported among the crew or passengers, the aircraft was lost during the incident.