2 fatalities

18 Feb 2011: LEARJET 24 — Pachuca, Mexico

Pachuca, Mexico

On 18 Feb 2011, a LEARJET 24 was involved in an aviation accident near Pachuca, Mexico. 2 people were killed. 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 18, 2011, a Lear Jet 24 (XBGHO) was destroyed after impacting terrain and a building during touch-and-go landings at Pachuca, Mexico. Both pilots, the sole occupants, sustained fatal injuries.

Accident Details

On February 18, 2011, at approximately 1705 coordinated universal time (1105 central standard time), a Lear Jet 24, registration XBGHO, was destroyed when it impacted terrain and a building while conducting touch-and-go landings at Pachuca Airport (MMPC) in Mexico. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The two pilots, who were the sole occupants of the aircraft, sustained fatal injuries.

Aircraft and Flight Information

The aircraft, a Lear Jet 24, was registered to Rutas Aereas Mayas Flight School. The flight originated from Pachuca at approximately 1654 UTC (1054 central standard time). Mexican investigators received reports that the airplane was performing touch-and-go landings when the accident occurred.

Investigation

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Mexican government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by or obtained from the Mexican government or the Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC). Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from the DGAC at: Av. 602 No. 161, 1er piso, Col. San Juan de Aragón 3 Secc, Deleg. Venustiano Carranza C.P.15620, México, D. F. Area Jurídica, Extienda de ASA.