Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 16 February 2023
Aircraft Type: Cessna 208 Cargomaster
Owner/operator: Aerom s
Registration Number: CX-MAX
Location: near Berisso, BA –
ÿ Argentina
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A Cessna 208 Cargomaster aircraft experienced a severe fire and structural damage during a flight from Montevideo-Carrasco Airport to Buenos Aires/Ezeiza Airport in Argentina. The aircraft struck a tree and electrical poles while attempting to reach La Plata Airport, resulting in significant damage and a landing on a lighted street. Both pilots survived the accident.A Cessna 208 Cargomaster aircraft experienced a severe fire and structural damage during a flight from Montevideo-Carrasco Airport to Buenos Aires/Ezeiza Airport in Argentina. The aircraft struck a tree and electrical poles while attempting to reach La Plata Airport, resulting in significant damage and a landing on a lighted street. Both pilots survived the accident.
Description
A Cessna 208 Cargomaster force landed near Berisso, Argentina, struck a tree and burst into flames. Both pilots survived the accident. The aircraft was almost completely consumed by fire. The engine had lost power while en route over the water of Rio de la Plata during a flight from Montevideo-Carrasco Airport (MVD), Uruguay to Buenos Aires/Ezeiza Airport (EZE), Argentina. The pilots attempted to reach La Plata Airport, but could not locate the runway in darkness. A landing was then attempted on a lighted street (Calle 635), about 4,5 km east-northeast of La Plata Airport. In the process the aircraft struck a tree and electricity poles.
Source of Information
https://elmundodeberisso.com.ar/2023/02/16/se-estrello-avioneta-inmediaciones-ruta-11/, https://www.eldia.com/nota/2023-2-16-9-16-0-video-asi-quedo-la-avioneta-que-cayo-en-berisso-las-luces-del-aeropuerto-de-la-plata-estaban-apagadas–policialeshttps://elmundodeberisso.com.ar/2023/02/16/se-estrello-avioneta-inmediaciones-ruta-11/, https://www.eldia.com/nota/2023-2-16-9-16-0-video-asi-quedo-la-avioneta-que-cayo-en-berisso-las-luces-del-aeropuerto-de-la-plata-estaban-apagadas–policialesPrimary Cause
Loss of engine power during flight over the Rio de la Plata.Loss of engine power during flight over the Rio de la Plata.Share on:
