What happened
On December 23, 2023, at 22:27 UTC, a Learjet was performing a non-scheduled commercial flight from General Acha to San Fernando International Airport (SADF) in Buenos Aires. During the landing phase of the operation, the aircraft encountered a bird. The impact resulted in physical damage to the flap on the left wing of the aircraft.
The investigation
The investigation focused on the circumstances surrounding the impact during the final approach at the uncontrolled public aerodrome. The JST examined the flight path and the mechanical state of the aircraft following the encounter. The aircraft, registered as LV-GOM, was operating under visual meteorological conditions (VMC) at the time of the incident.
Findings
- The primary cause of the incident was a bird strike occurring during the landing phase.
- The impact specifically affected the left wing flap structure.
- There were no fatalities and no injuries reported among the occupants or third parties during the event.