No fatalities

Airspeed Indicator Failure Prompts Emergency Landing at Posadas Airport (LV-KAH)

Aeropuerto Posadas Gral José De San Martín (Sarp) (Misiones), AR

On March 30, 2023, a BOEING 737-8Q8 (registration LV-KAH) operated by Aviación Comercial was involved in an aviation accident near Aeropuerto Posadas Gral José De San Martín (Sarp) (Misiones), AR. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Argentine Transportation Safety Board (JST); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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BOEING 737-8Q8
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On March 30, 2023, a Boeing 737-8Q8 on approach to Posadas Airport experienced an airspeed indicator failure, leading the crew to declare an emergency. The aircraft landed safely with no damage or injuries.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 30 Mar 2023 BOEING 737-8Q8 accident near Aeropuerto Posadas Gral José De San Martín (Sarp) (Misiones), AR?

On March 30, 2023, a Boeing 737-8Q8 on approach to Posadas Airport experienced an airspeed indicator failure, leading the crew to declare an emergency. The aircraft landed safely with no damage or injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 30 Mar 2023 BOEING 737-8Q8 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 30 Mar 2023 involved a BOEING 737-8Q8, registration LV-KAH, operated by Aviación Comercial, at Aeropuerto Posadas Gral José De San Martín (Sarp) (Misiones), AR.