Event Overview
On 3 April 2023 at 20:00 UTC, a Cessna 152-II aircraft, registered LV-COD, was conducting a general aviation instructional flight at Aeropuerto Internacional de San Luis (Brigadier Ojeda Airport) in San Luis Province, Argentina. The aircraft was positioning for takeoff when the crew noted an anomaly in the engine run. A visual inspection revealed that the nose wheel tire was completely deflated.
Aircraft and Operational Details
The aircraft involved was a Cessna 152-II, serial number 15284097, with a maximum takeoff weight of 0–2250 kg. It was privately owned and operated. The flight was a local instructional flight with an itinerary from and to the same airport, with a total flight duration of 01:00. The phase of flight at the time of the event was takeoff.
Injuries and Damage
No injuries were reported among the two occupants (both crew). No damage to the aircraft was recorded. The event was classified as a system/component failure or malfunction (non-powerplant) under the category SCF-NP.
Investigation and Outcome
The Dirección Nacional de Investigación de Sucesos Aeronáuticos (DNISAE) conducted an intervention as per the Manual de Procedimientos de Investigación de Accidentes e Incidentes de Aviación Civil (MAPRIAAC). Due to the nature of the event, a full investigation was not deemed necessary, and the case was filed on 22 May 2023.
Meteorological Conditions
Meteorological conditions at the airport (SAOU) were reported as VMC (Visual Meteorological Conditions).