Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 2 August 2008
Aircraft Type: Learjet 35A
Owner/operator: Todo Para la Aeronautica
Registration Number: XB-KPB
Location: Guadalajara-Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) –
ÿ Mexico
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: Landing gearLanding gear
Category: Accident
A Learjet 35A, XB-KPB, sustained significant damage from a ground fire following a gear collapse during landing at Guadalajara International Airport (GDL), Mexico. The incident was triggered by an indication of high voltage, which resulted in loss of electrical power. Upon returning to the airport, the airplane experienced a gear collapse and a fire, resulting in the ejection of two passengers and four crew members.A Learjet 35A, XB-KPB, sustained significant damage from a ground fire following a gear collapse during landing at Guadalajara International Airport (GDL), Mexico. The incident was triggered by an indication of high voltage, which resulted in loss of electrical power. Upon returning to the airport, the airplane experienced a gear collapse and a fire, resulting in the ejection of two passengers and four crew members.
Description
A Learjet 35A, XB-KPB, was substantially damaged from a ground fire following a gear collapse while landing at the Guadalajara International Airport (GDL), Mexico. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. According to authorities, upon departure the airplane experienced an indication of high voltage. While correcting for high voltage, the airplane lost all electrical power. The flight returned to the airport. During landing, the landing gear collapsed and a fire broke out. The crew of 2 and 4 passengers egressed the airplane.
Primary Cause
High voltage indication leading to loss of electrical power.High voltage indication leading to loss of electrical power.Share on:
