Incident Overview
On November 13, 2022, at 02:00 UTC, a Boeing 737-86N operated by Fly Bondi Líneas Aéreas S.A. encountered a hailstorm during the approach phase to Aeropuerto Internacional Gobernador Guzmán in Jujuy, Argentina. The airport is located at coordinates 24°23'34"S, 65°05'52"W, with an elevation of 3,019 feet. The flight was a scheduled commercial service from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery in Buenos Aires, with a duration of 2 hours and 15 minutes. The aircraft sustained damage to its leading edges, tail stabilizers, and radome.
Aircraft Details
The aircraft involved was a Boeing 737-86N (serial number 36808) with registration LV-KDQ. It was owned and operated by Fly Bondi Líneas Aéreas S.A. The flight had 6 crew members and 188 passengers, for a total of 194 occupants.
Damage and Injuries
The hailstorm caused markings on the leading edges, tail stabilizers, and radome. No injuries were reported among the crew or passengers; all 194 occupants were unharmed.
Probable Cause
The official investigation did not assign a probable cause to the incident.