Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 5 February 2009
Aircraft Type: Learjet 35A
Owner/operator: Rajet Aeroservicios
Registration Number: XB-RYT
Location: Ciudad Victoria Airport (CVM) –
ÿ Mexico
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Landing GearLanding Gear
Category: Accident
A Learjet 35 aircraft experienced an uncontrolled landing at Ciudad Victoria Airport (CVM) in Mexico. The aircraft lost control after touchdown and slid off the runway, resulting in a 180-degree left turn and subsequent impact with the grass. The landing gear collapsed, causing structural damage to the landing gear supports.A Learjet 35 aircraft experienced an uncontrolled landing at Ciudad Victoria Airport (CVM) in Mexico. The aircraft lost control after touchdown and slid off the runway, resulting in a 180-degree left turn and subsequent impact with the grass. The landing gear collapsed, causing structural damage to the landing gear supports.
Description
A Learjet 35 airplane became uncontrollable on landing at Ciudad Victoria Airport (CVM), Mexico. The crew lost control after touchdown and slid off the runway into the grass and came to rest upright after a 180 degree left turn. The landing gear collapsed resulting in structural damage to the structural supports for the landing gear.
Primary Cause
Loss of control due to a combination of factors, potentially including a combination of pilot error and mechanical failure during the descent and landing sequence.Loss of control due to a combination of factors, potentially including a combination of pilot error and mechanical failure during the descent and landing sequence.Share on:
