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February 25, 2008 · Boeing 777-2Q8 · N774AM

Mexico City, MX

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Incident
Date
February 25, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (403 uninjured)
Location
Mexico City, MX
Aircraft
Boeing 777-2Q8
Tail Number
N774AM
Operator
Aero Mexico
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
DFW08WA090

On February 25, 2008, at 0130 central standard time, a Boeing 777-200, N774AM, was damaged while taxiing from the new terminal 2 to runway 05R Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport, Mexico City D.F., in the Republic of Mexico. The passenger airplane, serial number 28689, is owned by International Lease Finance Corporation, Los Angeles, California and operated by Aeromexico of Mexico City, Mexico. THe flight was initiating an international scheduled passenger flight destined for Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. None of crew and passengers were injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight. The airplane was cleared from ground control to taxi to runway 05R using taxiway B3 and A1. According to a statement made by the pilot he indicated that he had doubt about sufficient ground clearance for the Boeing 777 using taxiway B3. The Captain turned on to taxiway B3 and was on the centerline when he felt a "hard strike" and stopped the airplane. The left wing had stuck a light pole. The flight was originating at the time of the mishap. The investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Government of the Republic of Mexico. Any further information may be obtained from: Secretaria de Comunicaciones y Trasportes Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil (DGAC) Providencia 807, Cuarto Piso Colonia del Valle, Codigo Postal 03100 Mexico, D.F. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from the DGAC of the Republic of Mexico.

Full Narrative

On February 25, 2008, at 0130 central standard time, a Boeing 777-200, N774AM, was damaged while taxiing from the new terminal 2 to runway 05R Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport, Mexico City D.F., in the Republic of Mexico. The passenger airplane, serial number 28689, is owned by International Lease Finance Corporation, Los Angeles, California and operated by Aeromexico of Mexico City, Mexico. THe flight was initiating an international scheduled passenger flight destined for Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. None of crew and passengers were injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight. The airplane was cleared from ground control to taxi to runway 05R using taxiway B3 and A1. According to a statement made by the pilot he indicated that he had doubt about sufficient ground clearance for the Boeing 777 using taxiway B3. The Captain turned on to taxiway B3 and was on the centerline when he felt a "hard strike" and stopped the airplane. The left wing had stuck a light pole. The flight was originating at the time of the mishap. The investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Government of the Republic of Mexico. Any further information may be obtained from: Secretaria de Comunicaciones y Trasportes Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil (DGAC) Providencia 807, Cuarto Piso Colonia del Valle, Codigo Postal 03100 Mexico, D.F. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from the DGAC of the Republic of Mexico.

Flight

Event TypeIncident
Event Time07:30 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBoeing 777-2Q8
Tail NumberN774AM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorAero Mexico
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsGeneral Electric · GE90-94B · Turbofan · 97300 | General Electric · GE90-94B · Turbofan · 97300
Seats400

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (403 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured403
Total403

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind280°
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 45 C
Altimeter30.39 inHg
Observation Time07:45
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data