Summary
On 15 April 2018, at 16:00 local time (19:00 UTC), an ATR 72-600 aircraft, registration LV-GUG, was involved in an incident while on approach to Aeropuerto “Astor Piazzolla” in Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. The incident involved a crossing with traffic on a converging heading at the same flight level. No injuries to persons on board or on the ground were reported, and no damage to the aircraft was recorded.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft involved was an ATR 72-600, manufactured by ATR, with serial number not specified in the report. It was owned and operated by Avian Líneas Aéreas S.A., a commercial air transport carrier. The flight was a regular domestic service, originating from Aeroparque “Jorge Newbery” in Buenos Aires and destined for Mar del Plata.
Event Details
During the approach phase, the aircraft experienced a crossing with other traffic that was on a converging heading and at the same flight level. The report classifies the event as an incident. No further details about the traffic or any evasive actions are provided in the source.
Injuries and Damage
According to the report, there were no fatal, serious, or minor injuries. The number of persons on board is not specified, but all are listed as having none (ninguna) injuries. No damage to the aircraft or other property was reported.
Investigation
The investigation is being conducted by the Junta de Investigación de Accidentes de Aviación Civil (JIAAC) of Argentina. The report released on 05/02/2019 notes that the information is preliminary and may be modified as the investigation progresses.