Casualties unknown

2022-03-14: AEROSTAR 601-P (LV-MEE) — Aviación General — Aeródromo San Justo (Santa Fe), AR

Aeródromo San Justo (Santa Fe), AR

On March 14, 2022, an AEROSTAR 601-P (registration LV-MEE) operated by Aviación General was involved in an aviation accident near Aeródromo San Justo (Santa Fe), AR. 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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On 14 March 2022, an Aerostar 601P (LV-MEE) experienced abnormal runway contact during takeoff from San Justo aerodrome, Santa Fe. The aircraft momentarily touched down after rotation before lifting off and retracting the gear.

Event Summary

On 14 March 2022 at 18:45 UTC, an Aerostar 601P, registration LV-MEE, began its takeoff roll on runway 05 at San Justo Aerodrome in Santa Fe province, Argentina. The flight was a general aviation transfer bound for Ministro Pistarini International Airport in Ezeiza, Buenos Aires Province. On board were two pilots and four passengers.

Sequence of Events

After rotation, the aircraft became momentarily airborne but then briefly touched down on the runway again. It subsequently lifted off once more and retracted the landing gear. The precise outcome of the flight beyond this point is not detailed in the available source material.

Safety Issues Identified

According to the official investigation report, the event raised safety concerns related to pilot adaptation to a new aircraft type, takeoff procedures, the content of the Flight Manual, and the currency of the Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) registration. The report includes one Safety Recommendation directed at the National Civil Aviation Administration (ANAC) and two Safety Actions.