Incident
On March 30, 2023, at 11:30 UTC, a Boeing 737-8Q8 (registration LV-KAH) operating as FB Líneas Aéreas flight FO5120 experienced a failure of the airspeed indicator during the approach phase to Aeropuerto General José de San Martín in Posadas, Misiones, Argentina. The flight had originated from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery in Buenos Aires (SABE) with a scheduled duration of 2 hours and 0 minutes. The crew declared an emergency and coordinated an emergency plan with airport authorities. The aircraft landed without further incident.
Aircraft and Flight Details
The aircraft involved was a Boeing 737-8Q8, serial number 30703, manufactured by Boeing. Its maximum design weight range is 27,001 to 272,000 kg. The operator and owner are FB Líneas Aéreas S.A. The flight was a scheduled commercial operation under Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC).
Damage and Injuries
The aircraft sustained no damage. There were no injuries among the 5 crew members, 187 passengers, or any other persons. Total occupants numbered 192.
Investigation Note
This report is based on preliminary data from the Junta de Seguridad en el Transporte (JST) and is subject to modification as the investigation progresses.