Incident Overview
On March 6, 2021, at 22:30 UTC, a Tecnam P92 Echo Classic, registration LV-S029, experienced an abnormal contact with the runway during a training flight at San Martín aerodrome in Mendoza, Argentina. The aircraft sustained minor damage, specifically a broken nose gear fairing. The incident was categorized as a simple occurrence, and the investigation was discontinued as it was determined that the lessons to be learned would not significantly impact operational safety.
Aircraft and Flight Details
The aircraft, a Tecnam P92 Echo Classic (serial number not provided), was privately owned and operated. The flight was a general aviation training operation, departing from and returning to San Martín aerodrome. The flight duration was not specified. The conditions were visual meteorological conditions (VMC) as reported by METAR codes for San Martín (SAMI).
Injuries and Damage
No injuries were reported among the single crew member on board. The aircraft sustained minor damage to the nose gear fairing.
Investigation
The investigation was conducted under reference number 20087088/21 by the Argentine aviation authority. After analysis, the National Directorate decided not to continue with the investigation, citing the procedures for simple incidents and the expectation that further inquiry would not yield impactful safety improvements. The case was transferred for archiving.