Incident Overview
On 11 March 2025 at 14:50 UTC, a Cessna 182T aircraft, registration LV-CJK, experienced a nose gear tire failure after landing at Aeropuerto Internacional General Enrique Mosconi in Comodoro Rivadavia, Chubut province, Argentina. The tire burst due to loss of pressure. The aircraft exited the runway and came to a stop on a taxiway. It was subsequently towed to the apron, where the tire was replaced. The aircraft then resumed service.
Flight Details
The flight was a local general aviation training flight. It departed from Aeródromo 13 de Diciembre in Comodoro Rivadavia and landed at the same city's General Enrique Mosconi International Airport. The flight duration was 0.3 hours. The aircraft was operating under visual meteorological conditions (VMC).
Aircraft Information
The aircraft involved was a Cessna 182T, serial number 182-82362, registered in Argentina (LV-CJK). It is a single-engine fixed-wing small aeroplane with a maximum takeoff weight in the 0–2,250 kg range. The aircraft sustained minor damage.
Personnel Information
The pilot-in-command was a 71-year-old male holding a private pilot license issued in Argentina.
Operator Information
The operator was a private owner based in Argentina, conducting non-commercial, non-scheduled local pleasure operations.