What happened
On July 10, 2024, at approximately 21:30 UTC, an Aeroboeero 115 aircraft, registration LV-JHJ, experienced a mechanical failure during ground operations at Chapelco Airport (SAZY) in Neuqu/San Martín de los Andes. The aircraft was conducting a general aviation training flight, having just completed a landing at the same aerodrome from which it had departed.
While the aircraft was taxiing toward the runway exit, the right side of the nose landing gear collapsed. The incident resulted in significant damage to the airframe. There were two occupants on board, including the pilot; both individuals were uninjured during the event.
The investigation
The preliminary investigation focused on the sequence of events following the landing at Chapelco Airport. Investigators examined the aircraft's movement during the taxi phase and the structural integrity of the landing gear assembly. The investigation established that the failure occurred after the aircraft had successfully completed its landing and was maneuvering toward the runway exit.