Piper PA24 accident near General Roca, Outside the U.S., June 18, 2026
On June 18, 2026 at about 5:30 pm local time, a Piper PA24, registered LVHKG, suffered minor damage in an accident during enroute (descent) near General Roca, Outside the U.S.. It was a personal flight under non-U.S. private rules. No one was hurt; 1 person was 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
- June 18, 2026 · about 5:30 pm local time
- Place
- General Roca, Argentina · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Piper PA24 400 · all PA24s on the register
- Registration
- LVHKG · no longer on the register · serial 24-85
- Damage
- Minor 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 (descent) defining event
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Landing gear: retractable
The flight
- Destination: SAZY San Martín De Los Andes OF
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
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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