Tire puncture during landing at Villa Gesell Airport

Casualties unknown • Aeródromo Villa Gesell (Buenos Aires), AR

A Tecnam P2006T experienced a right main gear tire puncture while landing at Villa Gesell, resulting in no injuries and no emergency declaration.

What happened

On September 16, 2024, at 13:35 UTC, a Tecnam P2006T aircraft, registration LV-JWA, was performing a general aviation pleasure flight from Chivilcoy to Villa Gesell Airport. During the landing phase at Villa Gesell, the aircraft experienced a puncture of the right main gear tire. Following the incident, the aircraft came to a complete stop on the runway. No emergency was declared during the sequence, and the aircraft sustained no further damage beyond the tire issue.

The investigation

The JST investigation focused on the circumstances surrounding the landing at Villa Gesell. The aircraft, operated privately, was carrying a total of three occupants, including the pilot and two passengers. The investigation confirmed that the aircraft remained on the runway and did not encounter any secondary complications or collisions during the rollout.

Probable cause

The primary cause of the incident was a puncture to the right main landing gear tire during the landing phase.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2024-09-16 TECNAM P-2006 accident near Aeródromo Villa Gesell (Buenos Aires), AR?

A Tecnam P2006T experienced a right main gear tire puncture while landing at Villa Gesell, resulting in no injuries and no emergency declaration.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2024-09-16 involved a TECNAM P-2006, registration LV-JWA, operated by Aviación General, at Aeródromo Villa Gesell (Buenos Aires), AR.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The primary cause of the incident was a puncture to the right main landing gear tire during the landing phase.

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