Incident Overview
On September 26, 2024, at 01:00 UTC, a JetSmart Airlines S.A. Airbus A320, registered LV-HVT, experienced a bird strike during the takeoff phase at Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Domingo Perón in Neuquén, Argentina. The aircraft was operating scheduled commercial flight 3186 to Aeropuerto Internacional Jorge Newbery in Buenos Aires.
Sequence of Events
During the takeoff roll, the aircraft struck a bird (impacto aviario). The crew rejected the takeoff and returned to the apron without further incident. The flight was subsequently canceled.
Aircraft and Operator Information
The aircraft involved was an Airbus A320, serial number not specified, with a maximum design weight between 27,001 and 272,000 kg. The operator is JetSmart Airlines S.A., the owner and operator. The aircraft sustained no damage.
Injuries and Damage
No injuries were reported among the 0 crew, 0 passengers, or 0 others. The aircraft received no damage.
Environmental Conditions
Coordinates of the occurrence: 38° 56' 56" S, 68° 09' 21" W. The airport code is SAZN. The destination airport code is SABE. No meteorological details were provided.
Investigation
This report contains preliminary data collected by the Junta de Seguridad en el Transporte (JST) and is subject to modification as the investigation progresses.