Incident
On 13 September 2022, at 15:40 UTC, a Boeing 737-800 registered as LV-GGK was on approach to Ushuaia International Airport (SAWH) in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. The aircraft was operating flight AR-1888 from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (SABE) with a flight duration of 3 hours and 44 minutes. During the approach phase, the flight crew reported problems with the aircraft's flaps. Prevention services were alerted as a precaution. The aircraft landed without further incident.
Aircraft and Flight
The aircraft involved was a Boeing 737-800, manufacturer serial number 27001, model 737-800. It was owned and operated by Aerolíneas Argentinas S.A. The maximum takeoff weight was 272,000 kg. The flight was a scheduled commercial passenger service. Weather conditions at both departure and destination airports were visual meteorological conditions (VMC).
Injuries and Damage
According to the report, there were no injuries among the 6 crew members or the 166 passengers. No damage to the aircraft was reported. The event was classified as a system/component failure (non-powerplant) during approach.