Incident Overview
On 1 March 2020 at 17:35 UTC, an Embraer ERJ 190 aircraft, registration LV-CIF, was operating a scheduled commercial flight at flight level 350, approximately 77 nautical miles from Presidente Perón International Airport in Neuquén province, Argentina. The flight encountered a failure or malfunction of a system or component (not related to the powerplant) and was associated with a cabin depressurization event. The occurrence was classified as a serious incident.
Investigation
The Junta de Seguridad en el Transporte (JST) conducted the investigation under Argentine Law No. 27.514. The investigation examined technical, operational, and institutional aspects. According to the report, the incident raised safety issues concerning cabin depressurization, flight crew operational performance, and periodic training.
Safety Recommendations
The report includes one safety recommendation addressed to Aerolíneas Argentinas S.A. and reiterates a previous recommendation to the Administración Nacional de Aviación Civil (ANAC). The JST investigation aimed to prevent future occurrences through these recommendations.
Additional Context
The aircraft, an Embraer ERJ 190, was operating a regular commercial service. The incident occurred at 17:35 UTC (14:35 local time). The report was published in 2023 and is 34 pages in length. No further details on injuries, aircraft damage, or weather conditions were provided in the source.