Incident Details
On November 9, 2022, at 16:13 UTC, a general aviation training flight experienced a tire deflation after landing at Mar del Plata International Airport (SAZM), Buenos Aires, Argentina. The aircraft was taxiing following landing when the left main landing gear tire deflated, causing the aircraft to stop. The incident occurred under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). The exact cause of the deflation was not specified in the preliminary report.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft involved was a Cessna 182J, registration LV-ITV, manufactured under the Cessna 182 series. It was a single-engine, high-wing, four-seat airplane with a maximum takeoff weight of 2,250 kg. The aircraft was privately owned and operated. No other identifying details such as serial number were provided.
Flight Information
The flight originated from San Fernando International Airport (SADF) and was destined for Mar del Plata International Airport. The flight duration was 1 hour and 30 minutes. The flight was categorized as general aviation training. The aircraft was occupied by one crew member and one passenger, both of whom reported no injuries.
Injuries and Damage
According to the report, there were no injuries to crew or passengers. The aircraft sustained no damage from the tire deflation event.
Investigation
The incident was classified under the category 'SCF-NP' (System/Component Failure – Non-Powerplant). No probable cause has been stated in the preliminary report.