Summary
On November 5, 2023, at 11:40 UTC, a Boeing 737-7BD operating Aerolíneas Argentinas flight AR1471 experienced a fuel transfer failure during the cruise phase. The crew stopped one engine in accordance with procedure and declared an emergency. The aircraft diverted and landed without further incident at the alternate airport. No injuries or damage were reported.
Aircraft and Flight Information
The aircraft involved was a Boeing 737-7BD, registration LV-GOO, serial number 35962, owned and operated by Aerolíneas Argentinas S.A. The flight was a regular commercial service from Aeropuerto Internacional Gdor. Guzmán (SASJ) to Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (SABE). The aircraft was in the en route/cruise phase at an altitude of 1604 feet near Aeropuerto Internacional Ingeniero Ambrosio Taravella in Córdoba, Argentina.
Incident Details
Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes into the flight, a failure occurred in the fuel transfer system. The flight crew followed the appropriate procedures and shut down one engine. They declared an emergency and proceeded to the alternate airport, where a safe landing was made. The incident was categorized as a system/component failure (non-powerplant) and a fuel-related event. No injuries were sustained by the 5 crew members, 132 passengers, or any other persons onboard, and there was no damage to the aircraft.
Aftermath
The aircraft landed without further issues, and no emergency services were required. The incident remains under investigation, but no probable cause has been stated.