Incident Overview
On March 3, 2020, an Embraer E-190 aircraft registered as LV-CHQ, operated by Austral Líneas Aéreas, experienced a failure of the secondary hydraulic system while performing commercial flight AU2441 from La Rioja Airport to Aeroparque Jorge Newbery. The failure specifically involved the Engine Drive Pump #2. In response, the flight crew decided to divert to Ezeiza International Airport as a precautionary measure. The landing was carried out normally, and no damage or injuries were reported.
Aircraft and Flight Details
The aircraft was an Embraer E-190, serial number not specified, with a maximum takeoff weight between 27,001 and 272,000 kg. The operator and owner were both listed as Austral Líneas Aéreas. The flight had a duration of approximately 2 hours and was conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC) at the time of the incident. The aircraft departed from La Rioja (IRJ) and was originally destined for Aeroparque (SABE).
Investigation and Outcome
The incident was classified under the category SCF-NP (System/Component Failure – Non-Powerplant). The investigation was initiated by the Argentine National Directorate of Aviation Safety. However, upon review, the investigators determined that the occurrence did not pose any significant operational safety impact. Consequently, the case was closed and transferred for archiving without further investigation. No probable cause was formally stated, as the failure was documented but not analyzed to a causal conclusion.