Learjet 24 crash during touch-and-go landings in Pachuca, Mexico

2 fatalities • Pachuca, Mexico

A Learjet 24 crashed into terrain and a building during landing maneuvers at Pachuca airport, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

On February 18, 2011, at approximately 1705 UTC, a Learjet 24, registration XB-GHO, was involved in a fatal accident at Pachuca (MMPC) in Mexico. The aircraft, operated by Rutas Aereas Mayas Flight School, had departed from the same airport at approximately 1654 UTC.

While performing touch-and-go landings, the aircraft struck terrain and a building. The two pilots on board were the sole occupants of the aircraft and sustained 2 fatal injuries. At the time of the accident, weather conditions were characterized by visual meteorological conditions.

Probable cause

No official probable cause was provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Feb 2011 LEARJET 24 accident near Pachuca, Mexico?

A Learjet 24 crashed into terrain and a building during landing maneuvers at Pachuca airport, resulting in two fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 Feb 2011 LEARJET 24 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Feb 2011 involved a LEARJET 24, at Pachuca, Mexico.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No official probable cause was provided in the source material.

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