LV-MPT

MINR
None

MOONEY M20J

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
NTSB Number
ERA10WA508
Location
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Event ID
20101013X91741
Coordinates
-35.399444, -60.094444
Aircraft Damage
MINR
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Aircraft Information

Registration
LV-MPT
Make
MOONEY
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
M20JM20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

On March 5, 2008, about 1130 universal coordinated time, a Mooney M20J, LV-MPT, experienced a total loss of engine power during cruise flight and performed a forced landing to a field near Buenos Aires, Argentina. The foreign certificated private pilot and a passenger were not injured, and the airplane sustained minor damage. Postaccident examination of the engine revealed a fractured crankshaft.

This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Argentina. This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by the Government of Argentina. For further information contact:

Junta de Investigaciones de Accidentes de Aviacion Civil

(JIAAC) Republica Argentina

Fax: 54-11-4381-6333

jiaaci@speedy.com.ar

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA10WA508