What happened
On June 26, 2021, an Aero Boero 180 RVR, registration LV-AOX, was conducting a towing instruction flight at the San Martín Aerodrome in Mendoza, Argentina. During the landing phase of the operation, the aircraft entered a spin, which resulted in the left wingtip making contact with the runway surface.
The investigation
The investigation focused on the circumstances surrounding the landing and the subsequent condition of the aircraft. The technical analysis examined the flight sequence, specifically the transition into the spin during the approach and touchdown. Following the event, the aircraft sustained light damage.
Findings
- The aircraft was engaged in a general aviation instruction flight involving towing maneuvers.
- The primary cause of the incident was the aircraft performing a spin during the landing phase.
- The contact was limited to the left wingtip striking the runway.
- There were no fatalities or serious injuries, though one crew member sustained minor injuries.