Navion 145 accident near San Antonio Oeste, Outside the U.S., January 4, 2026
On January 4, 2026 at about 10:00 am local time, a Navion 145, registered LVYYL, was substantially damaged in an accident during initial climb near San Antonio Oeste, Outside the U.S.. It was a personal flight under non-U.S. private rules. 3 people were seriously injured.
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
- January 4, 2026 · about 10:00 am local time
- Place
- San Antonio Oeste, Argentina · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 3 people were seriously injured.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Navion 145
- Registration
- LVYYL · no longer on the register · serial 1260
- 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 initial climb defining event
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Landing gear: retractable
The flight
- Destination: SAZP Pehuajo/Comodoro P.Zanni, Ba OF
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
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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