Incident Overview
On April 27, 2009, at approximately 1638 local time, a Boeing 737-2K9 (serial number 22505/815, Mexican registration XA-MAF) operated by Magnicharters as Flight 585 landed with the main landing gear retracted on runway 28 at Guadalajara-Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, Mexico. The flight was a domestic scheduled passenger service from Cancun, Mexico, to Guadalajara.
Sequence of Events
According to initial reports, the flight crew received an unsafe main gear indication while on approach. The crew held for approximately 30 minutes to troubleshoot the problem and burn off fuel. The gear issue could not be resolved, and the crew decided to land on runway 28 without the main landing gear deployed. The aircraft touched down on both engine nacelles and the nose gear.
Damage and Injuries
The airplane sustained substantial damage. A small fire broke out on the left engine. There were no injuries among the 8 crew members. Among the 108 passengers, 4 reported minor injuries. All occupants exited the aircraft via the slides.
Aircraft and Operator Information
The aircraft was a Boeing 737-2K9, with serial number 22505/815 and Mexican registration XA-MAF. The operator was Magnicharters, a Mexican airline.