Incident Overview
On April 16, 2013, a Boeing 767-200 aircraft with registration XA-TOJ, operated by Aeromexico, experienced an accident during the takeoff phase at Madrid-Barajas airport (LEMD) in Spain. The event was investigated by the Spanish Civil Aviation Accident and Incident Investigation Commission (CIAIAC), which issued Report A-010/2013.
Operational Context
The investigation focused on the technical circumstances surrounding the flight, including the history of the flight, personnel information, and meteorological conditions. Key areas of analysis included the calculation of takeoff speeds, the execution of the takeoff maneuver, and the coordination between the flight crew and cabin crew. The report also examined how the emergency was managed following the incident.
Technical Findings
The investigation highlighted specific technical issues such as tailstrikes and related pressurization problems. It reviewed the handling of depressurization events and the importance of cabin decompression and hypoxia in survival aspects. Additionally, the report analyzed runway inspections and the activation of alarms at the airport. The findings were intended to prevent future accidents through safety recommendations rather than to establish blame or liability.