No fatalities

5 Feb 2009: LEARJET 35 A — Rajet Aeroservices — Ciudad Victoria, Mexico

Ciudad Victoria, Mexico

On 5 Feb 2009, a LEARJET 35 A operated by Rajet Aeroservices was involved in an aviation accident near Ciudad Victoria, Mexico. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On February 5, 2009, a Learjet 35 lost control after touchdown at Ciudad Victoria Airport, slid off the runway, and sustained landing gear collapse and structural damage.

Accident Details

On February 5, 2009, a Learjet 35 airplane was landing at Ciudad Victoria Airport (MMCV) in Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico. After touchdown, the crew lost control of the aircraft. The airplane slid off the runway and entered the grass, where it came to rest upright after completing a 180-degree left turn.

Damage

The landing gear collapsed during the event, resulting in structural damage to the supports for the landing gear. The aircraft was found upright on the grass adjacent to the runway.

Investigation

The investigation into the accident 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 may be obtained from the Secretaria de Comunicaciones y Transportes (SCT), Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil (DGAC).