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Aircraft lands short of runway at Mazatlán-General Rafael Buelna Airport (XA-SEN)

Mazatlán, MexicoLanding (descent or approach)

On October 20, 1973, a Boeing 727-100 (registration XA-SEN) operated by Mexicana de Aviación was involved in an aviation accident near Mazatlán, Mexico during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 15 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards
Boeing 727-100
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An aircraft struck the ground on short final at Mazatlán-General Rafael Buelna Airport, losing its undercarriage and stopping 1,500 meters short of the runway. All 123 occupants evacuated safely.

Incident Overview Following an uneventful flight from Denver-Stapleton Airport, the crew began the descent to Mazatlán-General Rafael Buelna Airport. On short final, the aircraft struck the ground, lost its undercarriage, and came to rest approximately 1,500 meters short of the runway threshold. ## Outcome All 123 occupants were evacuated safely. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or cause is provided in the source material, and no additional details are available to confirm those elements. The incident is described solely based on the facts stated in the official investigation source.

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