What happened
On July 7, 2024, at 20:15 UTC, a Cirrus SR22, registration LV-IUU, was involved in a ground incident at San Fernando International Airport in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The aircraft was performing a general aviation recreational flight, having departed from Carmelo International Airport (SUCM).
After successfully completing its landing at San Fernando, the aircraft proceeded to taxi toward taxiway B. During this taxi phase, the aircraft experienced a puncture in the left main landing gear tire.
The investigation
The preliminary investigation focused on the sequence of events following the landing. The aircraft was operated by a private owner for pleasure purposes. There were a total of four occupants on board, including one pilot and three passengers. The investigation confirmed that the incident occurred while the aircraft was in motion on the ground, specifically during the transition from the runway to the taxiway.
Findings
- The incident was limited to a mechanical failure of the tire.
- There were no injuries reported among the crew or passengers.
- The aircraft sustained no structural damage as a result of the puncture.