What happened
On November 2, 2021, at 07:27 UTC, a Fairchild SA-227-DC Metro, registered as LV-BYN, was performing a general aviation transport flight from Aeropuerto Internacional San Fernando to Aeroparque Jorge Newbery in Buenos Aires. During the landing roll on runway 13, the aircraft experienced a significant mechanical failure when all four tires on the main landing gear burst.
The aircraft was carrying two passengers at the time of the incident. While the aircraft sustained minor damage, the two passengers on board sustained minor injuries during the event.
The investigation
The investigation focused on the sequence of events during the landing phase at Aeroparque Jorge Newbery. Authorities examined the condition of the landing gear and the circumstances leading to the simultaneous failure of the main gear tires during the landing roll on runway 13.