What happened
On October 1, 2022, at approximately 17:15 UTC, a Gavilán aircraft, registration LV-X569, was involved in a runway excursion at the General Rodríguez Aerodrome in the province of Buenos Aires. The aircraft was performing a general aviation pleasure flight, having departed from and intended to return to the same airfield.
Following the completion of the landing phase, the aircraft was engaged in taxiing maneuvers. During this phase of the operation, the aircraft veered off the designated path, resulting in a runway excursion. There were two occupants on board the aircraft at the time of the event.
The investigation
The investigation focused on the sequence of events during the post-landing taxi phase at the aerodrome. The inquiry examined the operational context of the flight, which was classified as a private pleasure flight under Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC). The investigation confirmed that the incident occurred while the aircraft was maneuvering on the ground following its arrival at the aerodrome.
Findings
- The aircraft sustained significant damage as a result of the excursion.
- There were no fatalities or injuries reported among the crew or passengers.
- The incident was characterized by a loss of directional control or deviation from the taxiway/runway during the taxiing phase.