Incident Overview
On September 5, 2012, an Aeromexico Boeing 737-800, registration XA-JOY, encountered heavy vibration during the landing roll at Benito Juárez Mexico City International Airport (MMMX) in Mexico City, Mexico. The vibration led to multiple ceiling panels and passenger service units falling down in the aft cabin.
Inspection and Damage
Post-flight examination revealed that most of the left winglet had fractured and was recovered on the runway. The airplane sustained minor damage. There were no injuries to any of the passengers or crew members onboard.
Investigation
The investigation is being conducted by the Mexican Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC). The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has assigned an Accredited Representative to assist the investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, as the United States is the country of manufacture and design of the airplane.