Incident Overview
On 21 May 2024 at 15:50 UTC, a general aviation training flight experienced a bird strike during the landing phase at Aeropuerto de San Fernando, Buenos Aires, Argentina. The aircraft, a Piper PA-28-181 (registration LV-WTR, serial number 2843059), was conducting local training operations under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). The flight duration was 30 minutes, with both departure and destination at San Fernando Airport (SADF).
Aircraft and Flight Details
The aircraft was a single-engine Piper PA-28-181, categorized as a max takeoff weight of 0–2250 kg. It was privately owned and operated. The flight was classified as general aviation instruction. The crew consisted of two persons (pilot and instructor or student); no passengers were aboard.
Damage and Injuries
During the landing approach, a bird impacted the right wing, causing a dent in a section of the leading edge. Damage was assessed as minor (leves). No injuries occurred: zero fatalities, zero serious or minor injuries. Both occupants were uninjured.
Investigation Status
This report is based on preliminary data collected by the Junta de Seguridad en el Transporte (JST) and may be updated as the investigation progresses. No probable cause has been stated.