Incident Overview
On June 18, 2024, at 15:50 UTC, a general aviation flight encountered an incident during landing at Aeropuerto Santa Rosa in La Pampa, Argentina. The aircraft, a Piper PA-31-350 (serial number 31-8152154, registration LV-BYU), was on a flight from San Fernando Airport (SADF) in Buenos Aires to General Acha, La Pampa, with a planned stop at Santa Rosa. During touchdown, the nose wheel locked, causing the aircraft to deviate from the runway axis and stop within the runway margins.
Aircraft and Flight Details
The Piper PA-31-350 was privately owned and operated. The flight was a general aviation transfer operation. The crew consisted of one pilot and one passenger, with no injuries reported. The aircraft sustained minor damage as a result of the incident.
Sequence of Events
According to the preliminary report from the Junta de Seguridad en el Transporte (JST), the aircraft made a stop at Santa Rosa Airport as part of its itinerary. Upon contacting the runway, the nose wheel became blocked. This caused the aircraft to veer off the centerline, but it ultimately came to a stop within the runway boundaries.
Injuries and Damage
The report lists no fatalities, serious injuries, or minor injuries. Both the pilot and the passenger were uninjured. The aircraft damage is classified as minor.
Investigation Status
This report is based on preliminary data collected by the JST and is subject to change as the investigation progresses.