Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 1 September 1951
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-6
Owner/operator: Mexicana de Aviaci¢n
Registration Number: XA-JOR
Location: Lake Texcoco –
ÿ Mexico
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 42
Component Affected: DC-6 aircraft landing gear and potentially the aircraft’s flotation system.DC-6 aircraft landing gear and potentially the aircraft’s flotation system.
Category: Accident
A DC-6 aircraft experienced a landing near a drained lake in Mexico City due to recent heavy rainfall. The lake contained approximately one meter of water, impacting the landing approach.A DC-6 aircraft experienced a landing near a drained lake in Mexico City due to recent heavy rainfall. The lake contained approximately one meter of water, impacting the landing approach.
Description
The DC-6 force landed in a drained lake while on approach to Mexico City. There was about 1 m of water in the lake because of recent heavy rainfall.
Primary Cause
Heavy rainfall resulted in a significant water level in the lake, creating a challenging landing condition.Heavy rainfall resulted in a significant water level in the lake, creating a challenging landing condition.Share on:
