CESSNA 172 near La Matanza — 2013-02-08
- Date
- 2013-02-08
- Location
- La Matanza, AR
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 172
- Registration
- LV-GEU
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- Fatal
- Fatalities
- 4
Probable cause
Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.
NTSB narrative
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.
NTSB coding
- Loss of control in flight · Maneuvering-low-alt flying
- Loss of Control While Maneuvering
Evidence available
- 1 docket document
Docket documents1
- Foreign Accident Statementinterview
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