Accident Overview
On March 3, 2020, at 19:20 UTC, a Cessna C-152, registration LV-CGD, sustained a brake system malfunction while taxiing at Morón Airport in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The aircraft was engaged in a general aviation instructional flight and was proceeding to the runway threshold for takeoff when the failure occurred. As a result, the airplane departed the paved surface of the taxiway.
Aircraft and Flight Information
The aircraft, a Cessna C-152 (serial number 15282616), was privately owned and operated. It had a maximum takeoff weight of 2,250 kg. The flight was a local training operation, departing from and destined for Morón Airport. The taxi phase was underway at the time of the incident.
Injuries and Damage
According to the report, the sole occupant (the flight crew) sustained no injuries. No injuries were recorded for passengers or other persons. The aircraft itself suffered no damage.
Investigation Outcome
The Argentine aviation authority (Dirección Nacional de Seguridad Operacional) reviewed the event and determined that the occurrence did not represent any impact on operational safety. Consequently, the investigation was closed without further action. No probable cause was stated in the report.