Cessna A152 Ground Collision at Mercedes Aerodrome (LV-ATE)

Incident Overview and Aircraft Details On May 17, 2021, at 20:10 UTC, a Cessna A152 with registration LV-ATE was involved in a ground collision at the Aerodrome of Mercedes, located in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina. The aircraft, owned by ENTRADA S.A., was operating a general aviation training flight. The incident occurred during the taxiing phase as the aircraft was heading toward runway 01 to begin its return journey to Morón. The accident took place during the day under conditions of good visibility. The aircraft sustained significant damage to its nose landing gear and engine mount. The sole occupant, a 63-year-old male pilot holding a private pilot license, was not injured. The pilot had reviewed aeronautical publications, including the Aerodromes and Heliports Manual (MADHEL) and relevant NOTAMs, prior to the flight. He stated that it was his first time operating at the Mercedes aerodrome and that he did not notice the aircraft deviating from the taxiway centerline before the impact.