Incident Overview
Date: Friday 26 October 2001
Aircraft Type: Learjet 25B
Owner/operator: American Jet International
Registration Number: N715MH
Location: Ciudad Victoria Airport (CVM) –
ÿ Mexico
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: Landing gearLanding gear
Category: Accident
A major landing gear collapse occurred during a touchdown, resulting in significant loss of lift and control.A major landing gear collapse occurred during a touchdown, resulting in significant loss of lift and control.
Description
Both main landing gears collapsed during the landing touchdown.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure of the landing gear components during the touchdown.Mechanical failure of the landing gear components during the touchdown.Share on:
