LV-GEU

Substantial
Fatal

CESSNA 172S/N: 36472

Accident Details

Date
Friday, February 8, 2013
NTSB Number
ERA13WA135
Location
La Matanza, Argentina
Event ID
20130215X42406
Coordinates
-34.771945, -58.770832
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
4
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Aircraft Information

Registration
LV-GEU
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
36472
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

On February 8, 2013, at 2250 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Cessna 172, Argentine registration LV-GEU, impacted terrain while maneuvering at an altitude of approximately 500 feet in the vicinity of Matanza Airport (SADZ), La Matanza, Argentina. The local flight was operated by Centro Universitario de Aviación. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured.

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Argentina. Further information can be obtained from:

Junta de Investigación de Accidentes de Aviación Civil

Avda Belgrano 1370 Piso 11 “B”

C.P. 1093 Capital Federal

Buenos Aires

Argentina

(54) 11 4317-6704 / 05

jiacc@speedy.com.ar

This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Argentina.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA13WA135