What happened
On November 23, 2020, a Tecnam P92 Echo Class aircraft, registration LV-S029, was engaged in a general aviation training flight. The aircraft was operating between Cañada de Gómez and the Aeroclub San Martin at Río Cuarto Airport in Córdoba. During the taxi phase of the operation, the aircraft experienced a failure of the right main landing gear tire.
While the incident occurred during ground movement, the impact resulted in one minor injury to a person on board. There were no fatalities reported during the event.
The investigation
Following the occurrence, the Argentine Transportation Safety Board (JST) conducted a technical review of the incident. Investigators examined the aircraft's condition following the tire failure and evaluated the circumstances surrounding the taxiing phase at the Río Cuarto aerodrome. The investigation focused on the nature of the component failure and whether the event posed a broader risk to flight operations.
Findings
- The primary cause of the incident was a failure of the right main landing gear tire.
- The incident occurred during the taxi phase of flight.
- The failure did not involve any engine group components.
- The investigation concluded that the occurrence did not represent a significant threat to operational safety, leading to the decision to archive the proceedings.