Tecnam P92 Landing Gear Strike Perimeter Fence at San Antonio de Areco

Casualties unknown • Aeródromo San Antonio De Areco (Buenos Aires), AR

A Tecnam P92 aircraft sustained significant damage after its left main landing gear struck a perimeter fence during the landing phase at San Antonio de Areco Aerodrome.

What happened

On March 8, 2024, at 17:40 UTC, a Tecnam P92 (registration LV-S081) was performing a general aviation training flight from Morón Airport (SADF) to San Antonio de Areco Aerodrome (SAAA). While the aircraft was on final approach to runway 07, the left main landing gear made contact with the aerodrome's perimeter fencing just before the wheels touched the runway surface. The impact resulted in significant damage to the aircraft. There were two occupants on board, and no injuries were reported following the incident.

The investigation

The JST investigation focused on the flight path and the physical circumstances surrounding the contact with the airfield boundary. The aircraft was operating under Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) during a controlled takeoff and landing (CTOL) operation. The investigation examined the sequence of the landing approach and the positioning of the aircraft relative to the perimeter fence at the time of the strike.

Probable cause

The left main landing gear struck the aerodrome's perimeter fence during the landing phase prior to touchdown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2024-03-08 TECNAM P-92 accident near Aeródromo San Antonio De Areco (Buenos Aires), AR?

A Tecnam P92 aircraft sustained significant damage after its left main landing gear struck a perimeter fence during the landing phase at San Antonio de Areco Aerodrome.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2024-03-08 involved a TECNAM P-92, registration LV-S081, operated by Aviación General, at Aeródromo San Antonio De Areco (Buenos Aires), AR.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The left main landing gear struck the aerodrome's perimeter fence during the landing phase prior to touchdown.

Loading the flight search…