Cessna 152 accident near Balneario Laguna De Gómez, Ar, April 2, 2024
On April 2, 2024 at about 8:50 pm local time, a Cessna 152, registered LVBHM, was substantially damaged in an accident during enroute (cruise) near Balneario Laguna De Gómez. It was a personal flight under non-U.S. private rules. No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
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
- April 2, 2024 · about 8:50 pm local time
- Place
- Balneario Laguna De Gómez, Argentina · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 152 NO SERIES · all 152s on the register
- Registration
- LVBHM · no longer on the register · serial 15279556
- 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 (cruise) defining event
- Off-field or emergency landing during emergency descent
- Nose over/nose down during landing (landing roll)
The aircraft
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Not recorded
Weather at the time
- Wind: from 070° at 10 knots
- Visibility: 6 statute miles
- Temperature: 68°F (20°C), dew point 54°F (12°C)
- Observation at 6:00 pm from SAEZ, 123 miles away
Weather report (METAR): SAEZ 022100Z 07010KT CAVOK 20/12 Q1011 NOSIG
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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