What happened
On November 28, 2023, at approximately 07:50 UTC, a Cessna 150, registration LV-IDE, was performing a general aviation instruction flight when it encountered an incident during its landing phase. The aircraft was transitioning from Aeródromo Allen to Presidente Perón International Airport in the province of Neuquén. During the landing sequence, the aircraft's left tire experienced a puncture, causing the plane to come to a stop on the active runway.
The investigation
The JST investigation focused on the circumstances surrounding the aircraft's arrival at the airport. The investigation established that the aircraft was operating under Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) and was engaged in a flight intended for instructional purposes. The sequence of events concluded with the aircraft becoming immobilized on the runway surface following the tire failure.
Findings
- The primary cause of the aircraft stopping on the runway was a puncture of the left tire.
- The incident occurred during the landing phase of the flight.
- There were no injuries reported for the two occupants on board the aircraft.
- The damage sustained by the Cessna 150 was classified as minor.