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Aircraft Water Landing Near Loreto Airport (N829SE)

Loreto, MexicoLanding (descent or approach)

On May 5, 2011, a BAe 125 (registration N829SE) operated by JODA LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Loreto, Mexico during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

After takeoff from Loreto Airport, an aircraft experienced technical problems and returned. It made a gear-up water landing near runway 34, with both pilots escaping uninjured.

Incident Overview and Immediate Aftermath Following departure from Loreto Airport, the flight crew reported encountering technical problems shortly after takeoff. In response to these issues, the crew elected to return to the airport. During the final approach over the Gulf of California, the aircraft was in a gear-up configuration. The aircraft subsequently struck the water surface and came to rest in the sea close to the shore, a few dozen metres short of the runway 34 threshold. Both pilots escaped the incident uninjured, while the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or the exact cause of the technical problems.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 May 2011 BAe 125 accident near Loreto, Mexico?

After takeoff from Loreto Airport, an aircraft experienced technical problems and returned. It made a gear-up water landing near runway 34, with both pilots escaping uninjured.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 May 2011 BAe 125 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 May 2011 involved a BAe 125, registration N829SE, operated by JODA LLC, at Loreto, Mexico.

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