Nose gear tire puncture during taxi at San Fernando International Airport

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

A Cessna 182 experienced a nose gear tire puncture while taxiing at San Fernando International Airport during a training flight.

What happened

On August 26, 2024, at 21:15 UTC, a Cessna 182, registration LV-JDN, was involved in a ground incident at San Fernando International Airport in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The aircraft was conducting a general aviation training flight, having departed from Capitán Sarmiento Airport (CTS) for San Fernando (SADF).

During the taxi phase of the operation, the aircraft came to a halt on taxiway Charlie. The stoppage was caused by a puncture in the nose gear tire. Following the incident, the aircraft was moved to the hangar 31 apron.

The investigation

The preliminary investigation focused on the circumstances surrounding the aircraft's movement on the taxiway. The investigation established that the aircraft was operating under Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) and was in the midst of a routine training mission. There were no injuries reported for the crew or any other persons involved, and the aircraft sustained no further damage beyond the tire issue.

Probable cause

A puncture in the nose gear tire caused the aircraft to stop during taxiing.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2024-08-26 CESSNA C-182-N accident near Aeropuerto San Fernando (Buenos Aires), AR?

A Cessna 182 experienced a nose gear tire puncture while taxiing at San Fernando International Airport during a training flight.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2024-08-26 involved a CESSNA C-182-N, registration LV-JDN, operated by Aviación General, at Aeropuerto San Fernando (Buenos Aires), AR.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

A puncture in the nose gear tire caused the aircraft to stop during taxiing.

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