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February 5, 2009 · Learjet 35 A · XB-RYT

Ciudad Victoria, MX

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 5, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Ciudad Victoria, MX
Aircraft
Learjet 35 A
Tail Number
XB-RYT
Operator
Rajet Aeroservices
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09WA309

On February 5, 2009 a Learjet 35 airplane lost control on landing at Ciudad Victoria Airport (MMCV), Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, 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. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Mexico. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Mexico. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Secretaria de Comunicaciones y Transportes (SCT) Direccion General de Aeronutica Civil (DGAC) Col. san Juan de Arrgon, 3-seccion Del. Venustiano Carrabza Mexico, D.F, Mexico c.p. 15620 Telephone: 55-2598-0138

Full Narrative

On February 5, 2009 a Learjet 35 airplane lost control on landing at Ciudad Victoria Airport (MMCV), Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, 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. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Mexico. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Mexico. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Secretaria de Comunicaciones y Transportes (SCT) Direccion General de Aeronutica Civil (DGAC) Col. san Juan de Arrgon, 3-seccion Del. Venustiano Carrabza Mexico, D.F, Mexico c.p. 15620 Telephone: 55-2598-0138

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:47 UTC
Nearest AirportAeropuerto Pedro J. Mendez (0nm)
Runway15
Runway Length7218 ft
Runway Width148 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftLearjet 35 A
Tail NumberXB-RYT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRajet Aeroservices
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsGarrett · TFE731-2-2A · Turbofan | Garrett · TFE731-2-2A · Turbofan
Seats8

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Unknown
Crew 2Unknown

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 52
Altimeter30.45 inHg
Observation Time14:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data