Cessna T337 accident near Montevideo, Outside the U.S., February 18, 2023
On February 18, 2023 at about 11:30 am local time, a Cessna T337, registered LVZZN, was substantially damaged in an accident during initial climb near Montevideo, Outside the U.S.. It was flown under rules the NTSB did not record. No one was hurt; 4 people were on board or involved.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- February 18, 2023 · about 11:30 am local time
- Place
- Montevideo, Uruguay
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 4 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cessna T337 H · all T337s on the register
- Registration
- LVZZN · no longer on the register · serial 337-01875
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · rules the NTSB did not record
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Sys/Comp malf/fail (non-power) during initial climb defining event
- Landing gear collapse during landing
The aircraft
- Landing gear: retractable
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 3 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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