Incident Overview
On June 1, 2024, at 09:20 UTC, a scheduled commercial flight operated by Aerolíneas Argentinas experienced an incident during initial climb. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-8SH, had departed from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (SABE) en route to Aeropuerto Presidente Perón Neuquén (SAZN). While climbing, a cargo hold fire alarm activated in the aircraft. The crew promptly declared an emergency and subsequently landed at Aeropuerto Internacional Ministro Pistarini in Ezeiza, Buenos Aires.
Aircraft and Flight Details
The aircraft involved was a Boeing 737-8SH, registration LV-FVN, with serial number 41331. Its maximum design weight (PMD) ranged from 27,001 to 272,000 kg. The owner and operator of the aircraft is Aerolíneas Argentinas. The flight, designated AR1638, was operating as a regular commercial aviation service. The phase of flight at the time of the alarm was initial climb. The flight duration up to the incident was 15 minutes.
Response
Upon activation of the cargo hold fire alarm, the flight crew declared an emergency and altered the flight path to return to Ezeiza. The aircraft landed without further incident.
Injuries and Damage
According to the preliminary report, there were no injuries among the 6 crew members, 99 passengers, or others. The aircraft sustained no damage.
Investigation
The Junta de Seguridad en el Transporte (JST) has collected preliminary data for this incident. This report is subject to modification as the investigation progresses.