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February 20, 1982 · Boeing B-727-200 · XAMEJ
Harlingen, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Incident
Date
February 20, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (83 uninjured)
Location
Harlingen, TX
Aircraft
Boeing B-727-200
Tail Number
XAMEJ
Operator
Mexicana Airlines
Injuries
None
NTSB Number
FTW82IA062
THE FAA CONTROL TOWER OPERATOR STATED THAT THE AIRCRAFT LANDED LONG AND FAST DURING A HEAVY THUNDERSTORM. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN ABOUT MIDWAY DOWN RUNWAY 17R WHICH IS 8300' LONG. EVIDENCE ALSO INDICATED THAT THE AIRCRAFT HYDROPLANED THE LAST 2000' OF THE RUNWAY BEFORE RUNNING 300' OFF THE END. A READOUT OF THE FDR INDICATED THAT THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN AT 154 KNOTS IAS (24 KNOTS FASTER THAN TARGETED) WITH AN 8 KNOT TAILWIND.
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THE FAA CONTROL TOWER OPERATOR STATED THAT THE AIRCRAFT LANDED LONG AND FAST DURING A HEAVY THUNDERSTORM. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN ABOUT MIDWAY DOWN RUNWAY 17R WHICH IS 8300' LONG. EVIDENCE ALSO INDICATED THAT THE AIRCRAFT HYDROPLANED THE LAST 2000' OF THE RUNWAY BEFORE RUNNING 300' OFF THE END. A READOUT OF THE FDR INDICATED THAT THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN AT 154 KNOTS IAS (24 KNOTS FASTER THAN TARGETED) WITH AN 8 KNOT TAILWIND.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time18:15 CST
Nearest AirportHarlingen Ind.Air Park (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length8300 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing B-727-200
Tail NumberXAMEJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorMexicana Airlines
Operating RulePart 129
Engines3
Engine TypeTurbojet
Engine DetailsP & W · JT8D-17R · Turbojet · 17000
Seats155
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (83 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured83
Total83
Crew 1Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDusk
Wind10° @ 8 kt
CeilingOvercast 400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg