Right Main Gear Tire Burst During Taxi at San Fernando Airport

Casualties unknown • Aeropuerto San Fernando (Buenos Aires), AR

A Cessna 150 experienced a right main gear tire failure while taxiing at San Fernando International Airport following a training flight.

What happened

On December 6, 2020, at approximately 14:50 UTC, a Cessna 150, registration LV-HFV, was involved in a ground incident at San Fernando International Airport in Buenos Aires. The aircraft, which was performing a general aviation training flight, had recently completed its landing phase. While the aircraft was taxiing on the airfield, the right main gear tire suffered a puncture.

The investigation

The investigation focused on the circumstances surrounding the taxi phase of the flight. The aircraft was operating under visual meteorological conditions (VMC) and was part of a private training operation. The inspection confirmed that the incident occurred during the ground movement following the landing sequence at the airport.

Findings

  • The incident was characterized by a puncture of the right main gear tire.
  • There were no injuries reported for the two occupants on board the aircraft.
  • The aircraft sustained no structural damage as a result of the tire failure.

Probable cause

The failure of the right main gear tire during the taxi phase of operations.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2020-12-06 CESSNA 150 accident near Aeropuerto San Fernando (Buenos Aires), AR?

A Cessna 150 experienced a right main gear tire failure while taxiing at San Fernando International Airport following a training flight.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2020-12-06 involved a CESSNA 150, registration LV-HFV, operated by Aviación General, at Aeropuerto San Fernando (Buenos Aires), AR.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The failure of the right main gear tire during the taxi phase of operations.

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