Incident Overview
On 15 October 2025, at 12:45 UTC, a Boeing 737-8BK aircraft registered as LV-FSK, operated by Aerolíneas Argentinas, was departing from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on a scheduled passenger flight to Ambrosio Taravella International Airport in Córdoba. During the takeoff phase, the left engine experienced a contained failure. The flight crew promptly declared an emergency and diverted the aircraft to Ministro Pistarini International Airport, where it landed without further incident.
Aircraft and Engine Information
The aircraft, a Boeing 737-8BK with serial number 41562, was equipped with two CFM International CFM56-7B26E engines. The left engine, serial number 658944, sustained substantial damage. The right engine, serial number 660102, was unaffected.
Crew and Occupants
The flight crew consisted of a 51-year-old male pilot-in-command and a 52-year-old male co-pilot, both holding airline transport pilot licenses issued by the state of registry. A total of 168 occupants were on board. No injuries were reported.
Meteorological and Environmental Conditions
The incident occurred during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC). The wind and visibility were not specified as relevant factors.
Investigation Progress
This preliminary report has been prepared by the Junta de Seguridad en el Transporte (JST) of Argentina. The investigation is ongoing and follows a systemic model. The initiating event was the separation of a turbine blade within the left engine. No further analysis or conclusions have been released at this stage.