Learjet 35 loses control during landing at Ciudad Victoria Airport

No fatalities • Ciudad Victoria, Mexico

A Learjet 35 operated by Rajet Aeroservices veered off the runway and suffered landing gear collapse during its landing at MMCV.

What happened

On February 5, 2009, a Learjet 35, registration XB-RYT, was performing a landing at Ciudad Victoria Airport (MMCV) in Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico. During the landing phase, the crew lost control of the aircraft after touchdown. The aircraft slid off the runway into the grass, completing a 180-degree left turn before coming to a rest in an upright position.

The incident resulted in the collapse of the landing gear, which caused structural damage to the landing gear supports. There were no injuries reported following the event. Weather conditions at the time were reported as Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) with a visibility of 10 statute miles and winds from 160 degrees at 10 knots.

Probable cause

The official probable cause was not determined in the provided report.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 Feb 2009 LEARJET 35 A accident near Ciudad Victoria, Mexico?

A Learjet 35 operated by Rajet Aeroservices veered off the runway and suffered landing gear collapse during its landing at MMCV.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 Feb 2009 LEARJET 35 A accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Feb 2009 involved a LEARJET 35 A, operated by Rajet Aeroservices, at Ciudad Victoria, Mexico.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The official probable cause was not determined in the provided report.

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