Incident Overview
On April 23, 2022, at 11:45 UTC, a Piper PA-38-112 (registration LV-OLF) operated by a private owner was conducting a local training flight from Aeroclub Paraná in Entre Ríos, Argentina. The flight was a touch-and-go practice under visual meteorological conditions.
Hard Landing and Damage
During the landing phase of a touch-and-go maneuver, the pilot executed a hard touchdown on the runway. Consequently, she decided to abort further training and taxied to the apron. Upon inspection, she found that the nose landing gear's shock absorber had broken.
Aircraft and Injuries
The aircraft sustained no other reported damage. The sole occupant, the pilot, was uninjured. No other persons were aboard or harmed.
Flight Details
The flight duration was 48 minutes. The operation was classified as general aviation training. The aircraft was privately owned and operated, with no reported injuries or fatalities.