Incident Overview
On 28 January 2025, at 18:50 UTC, a Tecnam P92 E aircraft, registration LV-S042, operated by a private operator, was conducting a general aviation flight from Villa Gesell Airport in Buenos Aires province. The flight was a local operation under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). During the landing phase on runway 11, the left main landing gear tyre punctured, causing the aircraft to stop on the runway.
Sequence of Events
The aircraft departed from Villa Gesell Airport for a local flight. Approximately at 18:50 UTC, while landing on runway 11, the left main gear tyre suffered a puncture. This event led to the aircraft becoming immobilized on the runway. With authorization from the Junta de Seguridad en el Transporte (JST), the aircraft was towed to the safety strip. A NOTAM was subsequently issued to notify of the obstruction on the left side of runway 11.
Investigation Findings
The investigation, carried out as a desk investigation, collected evidence remotely. The analysis of the evidence found no failures in the aircraft. Maintenance personnel replaced the damaged tyre component. After the replacement, the aircraft returned to service. The aircraft damage was recorded as none.
Aircraft and Operator Information
The aircraft involved was a Tecnam P92 E, registered in Argentina as LV-S042. The operator was a private operator, and the flight was categorized as general aviation.