What happened
On August 21, 2021, a Cessna 402, registration LV-MZN, was performing a general aviation transport flight from Avellaneda to Rosario. During the landing phase at Rosario International Airport in the province of Santa Fe, the aircraft encountered a mechanical issue. While attempting to taxi toward the platform following touchdown, the crew discovered a failure in the right main landing gear strut. The aircraft was able to complete the landing, but the malfunction prevented the continuation of the taxi maneuver.
The investigation
The investigation focused on the technical failure of the landing gear component. Authorities examined the aircraft's condition following the incident and evaluated the impact of the malfunction on operational safety. The investigation reviewed the flight details, noting the aircraft was operating under visual meteorological conditions (VMC) and that the flight duration from its origin was approximately one hour and thirty minutes.
Findings
- The primary cause of the taxi interruption was a failure in the right main landing gear strut.
- There were no injuries reported for the two occupants on board.
- The incident did not result in any structural damage to the aircraft.
- The occurrence was determined to have no significant impact on operational safety, leading to the decision to archive the proceedings.