What happened
On October 3, 2021, a Cessna 150J, registration LV-BXR, was conducting a test flight (vuelo de bautismo) at the Morón Aerodrome in Buenos Aires. Following takeoff, the aircraft exited the runway via taxiway Delta. During this maneuver, the aircraft drifted from the centerline, causing one of the main landing gear wheels to move onto the runway shoulder. This deviation led to a loss of control, resulting in a runway excursion toward the side of the taxiway.
The investigation
The investigation focused on the sequence of events during the departure phase of the flight. Investigators examined the aircraft's movement after takeoff and the interaction between the landing gear and the runway edge. The inspection of the Cessna 150J following the event revealed no damage to the airframe or components.
Findings
- The primary cause of the incident was the deviation from the taxiway centerline immediately after takeoff.
- The aircraft's movement onto the lateral margin caused the loss of directional control.
- There were no injuries reported for the single occupant on board.