Main Gear Tire Failures During Landing at Aeroparque Jorge Newbery

Casualties unknown • Aeropuerto Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (Sabe) (Buenos Aires), AR

Two passengers sustained minor injuries after four main landing gear tires burst during the landing roll of a Fairchild SA-227-DC Metro at Buenos Aires.

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.

Probable cause

The simultaneous failure of the four main landing gear tires during the landing roll on runway 13.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2021-11-02 FAIRCHILD SA-227-DC accident near Aeropuerto Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (Sabe) (Buenos Aires), AR?

Two passengers sustained minor injuries after four main landing gear tires burst during the landing roll of a Fairchild SA-227-DC Metro at Buenos Aires.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2021-11-02 involved a FAIRCHILD SA-227-DC, registration LV-BYN, operated by Aviación General, at Aeropuerto Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (Sabe) (Buenos Aires), AR.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The simultaneous failure of the four main landing gear tires during the landing roll on runway 13.

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