What happened
On October 4, 2021, a Beechcraft E55, registration CC-CCI, was performing a general aviation ferry flight from Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport in San Juan, Argentina. During the landing phase of the operation, the aircraft's right main landing gear tire suffered a structural failure or burst. Following the incident, the aircraft remained on the runway until airport personnel were able to remove it from the active surface.
The investigation
The investigation focused on the mechanical failure of the tire component during touchdown. Authorities examined the aircraft's condition following the event and the circumstances surrounding the landing at the San Juan aerodrome. The technical review considered the characteristics of the Beechcraft E55 and the specific nature of the tire failure.
Findings
- The primary cause of the incident was the burst of the right main gear tire during the landing roll.
- There were no injuries reported among the crew or passengers.
- The aircraft sustained no damage as a result of the tire failure.