Cessna 152 accident near La Lumbrera, Outside the U.S., August 9, 2021
On August 9, 2021 at about 8:50 pm local time, a Cessna 152, registered CCKAA, was substantially damaged in an accident during enroute near La Lumbrera, Outside the U.S. (El Alba/La Lumbrera Airport). It was a personal flight under non-U.S. private rules. No one was hurt; 3 people were on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- August 9, 2021 · about 8:50 pm local time
- Place
- La Lumbrera, Chile · El Alba/La Lumbrera Airport · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 3 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 152 NO SERIES · all 152s on the register
- Registration
- CCKAA · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of engine power (total) during enroute defining event
The aircraft
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 230° at 7 knots
- Visibility: 6.2 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 54°F (12°C), dew point 48°F (9°C)
- Observation at 6:00 pm from SCSN, 16 miles away
Weather report (METAR): SCSN 092200Z 23007KT CAVOK 12/09 Q1023
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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