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July 31, 2018 · Embraer ERJ190 · XA-GAL
Durango, MX
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 31, 2018
Injury Outcomes
42 injuries (16 serious injuries, 26 minor injuries), 60 uninjured
Location
Durango, MX
Aircraft
Embraer ERJ190
Tail Number
XA-GAL
Operator
Aeromexico
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
DCA18RA253
The Director General of Civil Aviation (DGAC) of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving an Embraer E-190, which occurred on July 31, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DGAC investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of Manufacturer and Design of the engine. All investigative information will be released by the DCAC of Mexico.
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The Director General of Civil Aviation (DGAC) of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving an Embraer E-190, which occurred on July 31, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DGAC investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of Manufacturer and Design of the engine. All investigative information will be released by the DCAC of Mexico.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:40 UTC
Nearest AirportGeneral Guadalupe Victoria Int (0nm N)
Runway03
Runway Length9514 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEmbraer ERJ190
Tail NumberXA-GAL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorAeromexico
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsGeneral Electric · CF34-10E6 · Turbofan · 18820 | General Electric · CF34-10E6 · Turbofan · 18820
People & Injuries
Injury Summary42 injuries (16 serious injuries, 26 minor injuries), 60 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious16
Minor26
Uninjured60
Total102
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0