LV-X566VANS RV72016-05-19 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

VANS RV7

Summary

On May 19, 2016, a Vans RV7 (LV-X566) was involved in an accident near Cordoba, AR. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

On May 19, 2016, about 2015 coordinated universal time, an experimental, amateur-built Vans RV-7, Argentine registration LV-X566, operated by a private individual, was destroyed when it impacted terrain during aerobatic maneuvers near Cordoba, Argentina. The Argentine pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The personal flight was conducted under Argentine flight regulations.The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Argentina. Further information can be obtained from:

Junta de Investigation de Accidentes de Aviación Civil de Argentina (JIACC) Av Belgrano 1370, Buenos Aires, Argentina info@jiaac.gov.ar

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

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA16WA321. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft LV-X566.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, May 19, 2016
NTSB Number
ERA16WA321
Location
Cordoba, Argentina
Event ID
20160922X12126
Coordinates
-32.805831, -63.834445
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
VANS
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
RV7RV7
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

On May 19, 2016, about 2015 coordinated universal time, an experimental, amateur-built Vans RV-7, Argentine registration LV-X566, operated by a private individual, was destroyed when it impacted terrain during aerobatic maneuvers near Cordoba, Argentina. The Argentine pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The personal flight was conducted under Argentine flight regulations.The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Argentina. Further information can be obtained from:

Junta de Investigation de Accidentes de Aviación Civil de Argentina (JIACC)

Av Belgrano 1370, Buenos Aires, Argentina

info@jiaac.gov.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# ERA16WA321