Incident Overview
On 14 June 2019, a Boeing 737-800 aircraft, registration LV-CXS, operated by Aerolíneas Argentinas, experienced a flap failure during approach to Comodoro Rivadavia Airport (Chubut Province, Argentina). The flight originated from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery in Buenos Aires. Despite the malfunction, the crew managed to land the aircraft with flaps set to 15 degrees, and no significant issues were reported during the landing.
Event Details
The serious incident occurred at approximately 9:50 local time (12:50 UTC) under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). During the approach phase, the flaps system failed. The aircraft landed without further complications. The flight was a scheduled domestic commercial transport operation.
Aircraft and Flight Information
The aircraft was a Boeing 737-800, serial number not specified in the report. It was owned and operated by Aerolíneas Argentinas. The pilot in command held a commercial pilot license (TLA) and was of Argentine nationality. The flight’s origin was Aeroparque Jorge Newbery in Buenos Aires, and its destination was Comodoro Rivadavia Airport, located at coordinates 45°47'7"S 67°27'56"W, elevation 190 feet.
Injuries and Damage
The report indicates no injuries to persons on board or on the ground. The aircraft sustained no damage.
Conclusion
The investigation is ongoing, and the information published is preliminary and subject to change. No probable cause has been stated in the initial report.