Incident Details
On January 23, 2025, at 12:30 UTC, an Airbus A320-232, registration CC-AWC, operated by JetSmart as a scheduled passenger flight, aborted its takeoff from Runway 07 at Malvinas Argentinas International Airport in Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. The flight was destined for Aeroparque Jorge Newbery in Buenos Aires.
According to the crew report, during the takeoff roll at approximately 100 knots, they observed two birds crossing from right to left at engine height. An impact was felt, accompanied by a change in the sound of the left engine. The crew decided to abort the takeoff and returned the aircraft to the ramp.
A runway inspection conducted 28 minutes before the attempted takeoff had included a bustard dispersal maneuver. After the event, aerodrome operator personnel performed another runway inspection, finding no bird remains.
Aircraft and Flight
The aircraft, an Airbus A320-232 with serial number 7691, was on a regularly scheduled commercial flight. The pilot-in-command, aged 62, held an Argentine airline transport pilot license. The co-pilot, aged 33, also held an Argentine airline transport pilot license. The flight duration was recorded as zero hours.
Aftermath
Maintenance personnel inspected the aircraft and found damage beyond tolerance on fan blades 11 and 12, as well as additional damage to the fan cowl. The operator replaced the affected blades and repaired the cowl. After completing maintenance, the aircraft was returned to service. The aircraft sustained minor damage.