No fatalities

Training Flight Ends in Runway Overrun and Fire at Loma Bonita Airport (B-12001)

Loma Bonita, MexicoLanding (descent or approach)

On May 10, 1999, a Boeing 737-200 (registration B-12001) operated by Mexican Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Mexicana was involved in an aviation accident near Loma Bonita, Mexico during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: It was determined that following a wrong approach configuration, the crew landed too far down the runway, reducing the landing distance available. Brake marks were found on the last portion of the runway. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 10 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Boeing 737-200
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A training flight at Loma Bonita Airport overran the runway after landing too far down, rolling 100 meters before stopping. All six occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was destroyed by fire.

Incident Details

A local training flight was conducted at Loma Bonita Airport, which features a 1,400-meter-long runway oriented 18/36. After touchdown, the crew initiated the braking procedure, but the aircraft could not stop within the remaining runway distance. It overran the runway, rolled approximately 100 meters, and came to rest. A fire erupted shortly after and destroyed the aircraft within minutes, as local firefighting resources were insufficiently trained and equipped.

Investigation Findings

Official findings determined that a wrong approach configuration led the crew to land too far down the runway, reducing the available landing distance. Brake marks were observed on the last portion of the runway, indicating that braking occurred only in the final segment.

Outcome

All six occupants evacuated the aircraft without injury. The aircraft was destroyed by fire.

Probable cause

It was determined that following a wrong approach configuration, the crew landed too far down the runway, reducing the landing distance available. Brake marks were found on the last portion of the runway.