Tire burst during taxiing at San Fernando International Airport

Casualties unknown • Aeropuerto San Fernando (Buenos Aires), AR

A private Piper PA-32 experienced a left landing gear tire failure while taxiing at San Fernando International Airport.

What happened

On February 14, 2020, at 14:10 UTC, a private Piper PA-32, registered LV-MLZ, was involved in a ground incident at San Fernando International Airport in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The aircraft was performing a non-commercial flight for passenger transport. While the aircraft was taxiing on the apron, the left landing gear tire suffered a puncture.

The investigation

The investigation focused on the circumstances surrounding the tire failure during ground operations. The aircraft was operating in a private capacity, and the event occurred at an elevation of 10 feet at the airport. There were no injuries reported among the two occupants on board during the incident.

Probable cause

The puncture of the left landing gear tire during taxiing on the apron.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2020-02-14 PIPER PA-32 accident near Aeropuerto San Fernando (Buenos Aires), AR?

A private Piper PA-32 experienced a left landing gear tire failure while taxiing at San Fernando International Airport.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2020-02-14 involved a PIPER PA-32, registration LV-MLZ, operated by Aviación General, at Aeropuerto San Fernando (Buenos Aires), AR.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The puncture of the left landing gear tire during taxiing on the apron.

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