What happened
On November 5, 2022, at 21:40 UTC, a De Havilland DHC-1, registration LV-NRY, was conducting a low-altitude demonstration flight at Bragado Aerodrome in the province of Buenos Aires. During the execution of flight maneuvers, the aircraft collided with a communications antenna located within the airfield premises. Following the impact, the pilot maintained control of the aircraft and proceeded to complete the flight, eventually landing safely on runway 02.
The investigation
The investigation focused on the circumstances surrounding the contact between the aircraft and the ground-based infrastructure. The flight was categorized as a general aviation demonstration operation. The aircraft, operated by a private owner, sustained significant damage as a result of the collision with the antenna. The investigation confirmed that the incident occurred within the boundaries of the aerodrome during a period of visual meteorological conditions (VMC).
Findings
- The primary cause of the incident was the impact with a communications antenna during low-altitude maneuvering.
- The flight was being conducted as a demonstration flight, which involved operating at low altitudes near airfield structures.
- The aircraft was able to continue its flight path and land on the designated runway despite the damage sustained.