What happened
On February 5, 2023, a Cessna C-550, registered as LV-WJO, was conducting a non-scheduled air transport flight from Corrientes to Malargüe. While operating in the cruise phase at flight level 300, the aircraft experienced a failure in the pressurization system. Following the malfunction, the crew diverted the aircraft to the San Luis International Airport in the province of San Luis to perform a landing.
The investigation
The Argentine Transportation Safety Board (JST) conducted a technical review of the event. Investigators examined the aircraft's condition following the diversion and the specific nature of the system malfunction. The investigation focused on whether the failure posed a risk to operational safety or required further technical intervention.
Findings
- The incident was caused by a malfunction within the aircraft's pressurization system.
- The failure did not involve the engine group.
- The crew successfully executed an emergency diversion to an alternative aerodrome without further complications.
- There were no injuries reported among the two occupants on board.
- The aircraft sustained no damage during the event.