Pilot Debrief

MOONEY M20J near Buenos Aires — 2008-03-05

Final reportERA10WA508
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Date
2008-03-05
Location
Buenos Aires, AR
Aircraft
MOONEY M20J
Registration
LV-MPT
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.

NTSB narrative

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

NTSB coding

  • Loss of engine power (total) · Enroute-cruise
  • Engine Failure Enroute

Evidence available

  • 1 docket document
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Docket documents1

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