Casualties unknown

Landing Gear Failure During Landing Leads to Runway Excursion for Tecnam P92 LV-S114

Aeródromo Morón (Buenos Aires), AR

On October 16, 2022, a TECNAM P-92 (registration LV-S114) operated by Aviación General was involved in an aviation accident near Aeródromo Morón (Buenos Aires), AR. This summary draws on records from the Argentine Transportation Safety Board (JST); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Argentine Transportation Safety Board (JST)Primary reportUpdated 2026-10-18Data APIEditorial standards

On October 16, 2022, a Tecnam P92 Echo MKII (LV-S114) suffered a left landing gear failure during landing at Morón aerodrome, resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage. No injuries were reported.

Synopsis

This report details the accident of Tecnam P92 Echo MKII, registration LV-S114, which occurred on October 16, 2022 at 19:20 UTC at Morón aerodrome, Buenos Aires province, Argentina. The aircraft was on a recreational general aviation flight. The investigation report is titled "Falla o mal funcionamiento de componente o sistema (no del grupo motor)" (Failure or malfunction of component or system, non-powerplant).

Flight History

The aircraft departed Chascomús aerodrome at 18:30 UTC bound for Morón. After approximately 50 minutes of flight in visual meteorological conditions, during the landing at Morón, a failure occurred in the left landing gear, causing a runway excursion.

Injuries

The occupants, comprising one pilot and one passenger, reported no injuries. There were no fatalities, serious injuries, or minor injuries.

Aircraft Damage

The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the landing gear, fuselage, and empennage.

Operational Safety Issues

The report addresses operational safety issues related to the main landing gear attachment bolts. It includes an Operational Safety Recommendation directed to the National Civil Aviation Administration (ANAC).

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Oct 2022 TECNAM P-92 accident near Aeródromo Morón (Buenos Aires), AR?

On October 16, 2022, a Tecnam P92 Echo MKII (LV-S114) suffered a left landing gear failure during landing at Morón aerodrome, resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage. No injuries were reported.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Oct 2022 involved a TECNAM P-92, registration LV-S114, operated by Aviación General, at Aeródromo Morón (Buenos Aires), AR.