What happened
On April 7, 2022, at approximately 11:15 UTC, a Beechcraft B200GT, registration LV-KBS, was involved in a ground collision at San Fernando International Airport in Buenos Aires. The aircraft was performing a general aviation ferry flight, scheduled to depart from San Fernando for Villa Cañas, Santa Fe.
During the taxi phase of the operation, as the aircraft was executing a turn to exit the apron and enter the taxiway, the left winglet made contact with the upper portion of a fuel truck's side window. The truck was stationary on the apron at the time of the impact. The collision resulted in minor damage to the aircraft.
The investigation
The investigation focused on the movement of the aircraft during the taxi maneuver and the positioning of ground equipment on the apron. Investigators reviewed the circumstances surrounding the turn and the physical condition of the aircraft following the contact. The inquiry examined the spatial relationship between the aircraft's wingtip and the stationary fuel truck during the maneuver.
Findings
- The collision occurred during a turn while exiting the apron.
- The left winglet of the Beechcraft B200GT struck the upper side window of a parked fuel truck.
- There were no injuries to the crew or any other persons involved.
- The primary cause of the incident was the contact between the aircraft winglet and the stationary vehicle during the taxiing maneuver.