Incident Overview
On August 24, 2022, at 13:10 UTC, a Cessna A182K with registration LV-JCG experienced a runway excursion during landing at the Paraná aerodrome in Entre Ríos province, Argentina. The aircraft was operated by RD Aviación SA for a general aviation transfer flight from LAD 2944 "Establecimiento Los Laureles" in Santa Fe province.
Operational Context
The pilot, who held a Private Pilot License and had 272.5 hours of flight experience, initiated the flight to transport the aircraft for corrective maintenance at a local repair shop due to a nose gear shock strut fluid leak. The flight proceeded under visual meteorological conditions. Upon approach to runway 36, the pilot reported that touchdown occurred at a higher-than-expected speed, which compromised braking distance.
Accident Details
The runway at Paraná is 750 meters long and 30 meters wide, oriented 18/36. The aircraft touched down before the midpoint of the runway on a section with a slight negative slope. Maximum braking marks were found approximately 80 meters from the runway's end. To increase available stopping distance, the pilot executed a slight turn to the right near the threshold. Despite these efforts, the aircraft overran the runway and its left horizontal stabilizer struck a post in the perimeter fence.
Damage and Outcome
The incident resulted in minor damage to the leading edge of the left horizontal stabilizer. There were no fatalities or injuries among the crew or passengers. The investigation was conducted by the Junta de Seguridad en el Transporte (JST) under file number EX-2022-88364210-APN-DNISAE#JST.