What happened
On September 16, 2023, a private LearJet 5701 (registration LV-JZQ) was conducting a general aviation ferry flight from Aeropuerto Internacional San Fernando to Aeropuerto Internacional San Carlos de Bariloche. Shortly after departing San Fernando, the flight crew identified hydraulic system problems during the initial climb phase.
In response to the technical malfunction, the crew declared an emergency. The aircraft was diverted to Aeropuerto Internacional Ministro Pistarini (Ezeiza) for an unscheduled landing. The aircraft landed safely at the Buenos Aires-based airport without further incident or damage to the airframe.
The investigation
The investigation focused on the mechanical failure occurring during the early stages of the flight. The crew managed the emergency by executing a return to the metropolitan area, ensuring the aircraft reached a suitable runway at Ezeiza. No injuries were reported among the two occupants on board.