Incident
On July 12, 2016, at 0029Z, a Magnicharter Boeing 737-300 (serial number 24455, registration XA-UNY) experienced a severe vibration in the left main landing gear during the landing roll on Runway 05L at Mexico City Airport. The aircraft had just completed a visual approach under visual meteorological conditions.
Aircraft and Occupants
The aircraft was registered to Grupo Aereo Monterrey and operated by Magnicharter. It was carrying 5 crew members and 145 passengers. No injuries were sustained by any occupants. The flight originated from Cancun Airport.
Damage
The severe vibration caused the fracture of the shimmy damper, as well as damage to the upper and lower torsion link pins and the upper and lower torsion links.
Investigation
The Dirección General de Aeronautica Civil (DGCA) of Mexico is leading the investigation. The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist under ICAO Annex 13, as the United States is the State of Manufacturer and Design of the airplane. All investigative information will be released by the DGCA.