Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 5 July 2006
Aircraft Type: North American Sabreliner 40
Owner/operator: Vigo Jet
Registration Number: XA-UCS
Location: Mexico City-Benito Ju rez International Airport (MEX) –
ÿ Mexico
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Left hand wingLeft hand wing
Category: Accident
A Rockwell Sabreliner 40 cargo jet operated by Vigo Jet experienced a tyre burst during landing at Mexico City-Benito Ju rez International Airport (MEX). A fuel tank was struck by debris, resulting in fuel leakage and ignition, leading to significant damage to the aircraft.A Rockwell Sabreliner 40 cargo jet operated by Vigo Jet experienced a tyre burst during landing at Mexico City-Benito Ju rez International Airport (MEX). A fuel tank was struck by debris, resulting in fuel leakage and ignition, leading to significant damage to the aircraft.
Description
A Rockwell Sabreliner 40 cargo jet, operated by Vigo Jet, suffered a tyre burst on landing on runway 05L at Mexico City-Benito Ju rez International Airport (MEX). The fuel tank was struck by debris and fuel began leaking from the left hand wing. Sparks ignited the fire, causing substantial damage to the airplane. Both pilots were unhurt.
Source of Information
http://www.fsmex.com/foros/showthread.php?t=9054http://www.fsmex.com/foros/showthread.php?t=9054Primary Cause
Tyre burst during landing on runway 05L.Tyre burst during landing on runway 05L.Share on:
