Narrative:
A Rockwell Sabreliner 40 cargo jet, operated by Vigo Jet, suffered a tyre burst on landing on runway 05L at Mexico City-Benito Juárez 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.
Runway mishap
| Status: | Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
| Date: | Wednesday 5 July 2006 |
| Time: | 05:00 |
| Type: |  North American Sabreliner 40 |
| Operator: | Vigo Jet |
| Registration: | XA-UCS |
| MSN: | 262-6 |
| First flight: | 1964 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Mexico City-Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) ( Mexico)
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| Phase: | Landing (LDG) |
| Nature: | Cargo |
| Departure airport: | Léon/Guanajuato-Del Bajio Airport (BJX/MMLO), Mexico |
| Mexico City-Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX/MMMX), Mexico |
A Rockwell Sabreliner 40 cargo jet, operated by Vigo Jet, suffered a tyre burst on landing on runway 05L at Mexico City-Benito Juárez 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.
Classification:
Tire failureRunway mishap
Sources:
» fsmex.comPhotos
Map
This map shows the airport of departure and the intended destination of the flight. The line between the airports does not display the exact flight path.
Distance from Léon/Guanajuato-Del Bajio Airport to Mexico City-Benito Juárez International Airport as the crow flies is 303 km (190 miles).
Distance from Léon/Guanajuato-Del Bajio Airport to Mexico City-Benito Juárez International Airport as the crow flies is 303 km (190 miles).
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