What happened
On January 23, 2021, at approximately 16:15 UTC, a Cessna 210D, registration LV-IHF, was engaged in a general aviation flight training operation at Pinamar Aerodrome in the province of Buenos Aires. While the aircraft was performing taxi maneuvers in preparation for takeoff, the propeller made contact with the ground. This impact resulted in an immediate engine shutdown.
The investigation
The investigation focused on the sequence of events during the taxi phase at Pinamar Aerodrome. The aircraft was operating under visual meteorological conditions (VMC) as part of a training itinerary originating from Pinamar with a planned destination of San Fernando International Airport. The investigation established that the contact between the propeller and the terrain occurred while the aircraft was on the taxiway.
Findings
- The primary cause of the incident was a propeller strike involving the ground surface during taxiing.
- The impact led to the subsequent cessation of engine operation.
- The aircraft sustained minor damage as a result of the event.
- There were no injuries reported for the two occupants on board.