Incident Overview
On 14 February 2020 at 14:10 UTC, a Piper PA-32 aircraft, registration LV-MLZ, suffered a left landing gear tire puncture while taxiing on the apron of San Fernando International Airport (SADF), Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. The aircraft was being operated as a non-commercial private flight.
Aircraft and Flight Details
The aircraft was a Piper PA-32 (serial number not specified) with a maximum takeoff weight of 0-2250 kg. It was privately owned and operated. The flight originated and was destined for San Fernando International Airport, indicating a local transfer or repositioning flight. The flight phase at the time of the incident was taxi (rodaje).
Incident Description
During taxiing on the apron, the left landing gear tire punctured. No other system malfunctions or failures were reported. The coordinates of the incident location were 34°27′16″S 58°32′27″W, at an elevation of 10 feet. The airport's MET code is SADF.
Injuries and Damage
There were no injuries to the two crew members on board; no passengers were carried. The aircraft damage was not specified in the report. No damage to other property or persons occurred.
Investigation Status
The incident was classified under category SCF-NP (System/Component Failure - Non-Powerplant). The report did not provide a probable cause.