Tire Deflation During Taxi at Mar del Plata International Airport

Casualties unknown • Aeropuerto Astor Piazolla (Sazm - Mdq) (Buenos Aires), AR

A Cessna 182J experienced a left main landing gear tire deflation while taxiing after landing at Mar del Plata.

What happened

On November 9, 2022, at approximately 16:13 UTC, a Cessna 182J, registration LV-ITV, was involved in a ground incident at Mar del Plata International Airport in Buenos Aires. The aircraft was conducting a general aviation training flight, having departed from San Fernando International Airport.

Following a successful landing, the aircraft proceeded to taxi toward its destination. During this taxi phase, the left main landing gear tire suddenly deflated. This loss of pressure caused the aircraft to come to a complete stop on the taxiway.

The investigation

The investigation focused on the sequence of events following the landing at Mar del Plata. The inquiry established that the incident occurred during the taxiing phase of operations and resulted in no injuries to the crew or passengers, though one individual sustained minor injuries. There was no damage reported to the aircraft structure.

Probable cause

The sudden deflation of the left main landing gear tire during taxiing led to the aircraft's immobilization.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2022-11-09 CESSNA C-182-J accident near Aeropuerto Astor Piazolla (Sazm - Mdq) (Buenos Aires), AR?

A Cessna 182J experienced a left main landing gear tire deflation while taxiing after landing at Mar del Plata.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2022-11-09 involved a CESSNA C-182-J, registration LV-ITV, operated by Aviación General, at Aeropuerto Astor Piazolla (Sazm - Mdq) (Buenos Aires), AR.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The sudden deflation of the left main landing gear tire during taxiing led to the aircraft's immobilization.

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