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2000-10-06: Aeroméxico Flight 250

On October 6, 2000, an Aeroméxico Flight 250 was involved in an aviation accident. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Adverse weather conditions from the remains of Hurricane Keith and pilot error. This summary draws on records from Wikidata contributors; 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On October 6, 2000, Aeroméxico Flight 250, a McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31, overran the runway on landing at General Lucio Blanco International Airport. All 88 on board survived, with 64 injured, while four people on the ground were killed.

Accident Overview

On October 6, 2000, Aeroméxico Flight 250, a McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31, was operating a domestic flight from Mexico City International Airport to General Lucio Blanco International Airport in Tamaulipas, Mexico. Upon landing, the aircraft overran the runway and collided with houses.

Occupants and Injuries

The aircraft carried 88 people on board. All survived the accident, but 64 sustained injuries. Of those, seven required hospitalization. On the ground, four people were killed as a result of the crash.

Cause

Investigators determined that the accident was caused by adverse weather conditions present in the area at the time, which were produced by the remains of Hurricane Keith. In addition, pilot error was identified as a contributing factor.

Probable cause

Adverse weather conditions from the remains of Hurricane Keith and pilot error.

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