Incident Overview
On 4 May 2021, a Cessna 152 (registration LV-BRF) was conducting a general aviation instructional flight from Aeródromo Presidente Rivadavia in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The aircraft departed from runway 20. During the initial climb, at an altitude of 200 feet, the right wing struck a bird. As a precaution, the instructor decided to return to the aerodrome and landed without incident.
Aircraft and Operations
The Cessna 152, serial number 15283825, is a privately owned and operated aircraft with a maximum takeoff mass of 0-2250 kg. The flight was a local training mission, departing and returning to the same aerodrome. Total flight duration was 20 minutes. The flight crew consisted of two occupants (instructor and student); no passengers were aboard. The incident occurred under visual meteorological conditions (VMC) at the aerodrome (coordinates 34°40′45″S, 58°38′34″W; elevation 98 ft). The time was 14:00 UTC.
Damage and Injuries
The aircraft sustained minor damage. No injuries were reported among the two crew members. The source lists zero fatalities, serious injuries, or minor injuries for crew, passengers, and others.
Probable Cause
Not stated in the source.