Aircraft overrun at Loma Bonita Airport during training flight

No fatalities • Loma Bonita, Mexico • Landing (descent or approach)

A training flight ended in an aircraft overrun at Loma Bonita Airport, resulting in the destruction of the aircraft by fire but no injuries to the crew.

What happened

During a local training mission at Loma Bonita Airport, an aircraft failed to stop within the available runway length following touchdown. The runway at the facility measures 1,400 meters in length. After the aircraft made contact with the ground, the crew attempted to apply the necessary braking procedures; however, the momentum of the plane carried it past the end of the paved surface. The aircraft traveled approximately 100 meters beyond the runway before coming to a complete stop.

Following the overrun, a fire broke out and quickly consumed the aircraft. Despite the intensity of the flames, all six occupants successfully evacuated the plane without sustaining any injuries.

Findings

While the aircraft was lost to the fire, the primary factor in the incident was the inability to decelerate sufficiently on the remaining runway. Additionally, the response from local emergency services was noted as a factor in the loss of the airframe, as the local fire crews lacked the necessary training and specialized equipment to effectively suppress the blaze.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to stop within the runway limits during the landing phase, leading to an overrun and subsequent fire.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1999-05-10 Boeing 737-200 accident near Loma Bonita, Mexico?

A training flight ended in an aircraft overrun at Loma Bonita Airport, resulting in the destruction of the aircraft by fire but no injuries to the crew.

Were there any fatalities in the 1999-05-10 Boeing 737-200 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1999-05-10 involved a Boeing 737-200, registration B-12001, operated by Mexican Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Mexicana, at Loma Bonita, Mexico.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to stop within the runway limits during the landing phase, leading to an overrun and subsequent fire.

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