Piper PA-31 Cheyenne crash, Dec 18, 2008 (2 killed), Buen...
Piper PA-31 Cheyenne accident on December 18, 2008 near Buenos Aires-San Fernando, Buenos Aires City, Argentina with 2 fatalities. Cause: Loss of power...
- Date: December 18, 2008
- Aircraft: Piper PA-31 Cheyenne
- Location: Buenos Aires-San Fernando, Buenos Aires City, Argentina
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Loss of power on the left engine shortly after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined, with probable inadequate compliance with emergency procedures and a low-altitude turn as contributing factors.
A Piper Cheyenne took off at night from Buenos Aires San Fernando airport and lost power from the left engine shortly after takeoff. The pilot turned left at low altitude, struck poles and two parked trucks, and crashed in flames. Both occupants were killed.