What happened
On October 2, 2021, at approximately 16:10 UTC, an Extra EA-300/L, registration LV-CJP, was performing a general aviation ferry flight at the Bell Ville Aerodrome in Córdoba, Argentina. During the approach phase of the landing, the aircraft's vertical stabilizer was struck by a bird.
The investigation
The Argentine Transportation Safety Board (JST) conducted a technical review of the incident. Investigators examined the aircraft's condition following the impact and evaluated the operational circumstances of the flight. The investigation focused on determining whether the event posed a significant risk to operational safety.
Findings
- The impact occurred on the vertical stabilizer of the aircraft.
- The damage sustained by the Extra EA-300/L was classified as minor.
- There were no fatalities or serious injuries resulting from the event, with only one person reported to have sustained minor injuries.
- The JST determined that the occurrence did not represent a threat to operational safety, and as a result, the investigation was closed and the proceedings were moved to the archives.