What happened
On February 23, 2021, at approximately 20:00 UTC, an Aero Boero 180-RVR, registration LV-ASJ, was conducting a general aviation instruction flight at the General Belgrano Aerodrome in Salta, Argentina. During the landing phase of the flight, the aircraft experienced an abnormal contact with the runway surface. The flight was a local operation, departing from and returning to the same aerodrome.
The investigation
The investigation into the incident examined the circumstances surrounding the landing and the subsequent condition of the aircraft. Investigators assessed the mechanical state of the Aero Boero 180-RVR following the event and reviewed the operational procedures in place at the time. The technical analysis focused on the nature of the runway contact and whether the event warranted a full-scale investigation under the established safety protocols for simple incidents.
Findings
- The aircraft sustained light damage as a result of the event.
- There were no injuries reported among the two occupants on board.
- The primary factor identified was the abnormal contact with the runway during the landing phase.
- Due to the nature of the occurrence and the lack of significant impact on national operational safety, the authorities determined that the incident did not require further investigative action and the case was closed for archiving.