What happened
During the approach to Guadalajara-Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Airport, the flight crew identified an asymmetry after deploying the flaps and slats. To rectify the issue, the crew utilized the alternate system to deploy the flaps during a second approach attempt.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's landing gear was found to be in a transit position rather than fully locked. This malfunction caused both engines to make contact with the runway surface immediately after landing. As the aircraft traveled several hundred meters along the ground, the friction generated by the engines caused the vehicle to ignite. Although the resulting fire was suppressed quickly, the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
Findings
- The landing gear failed to reach a fully locked state, remaining in a transit position during the landing phase.
- Engine contact with the runway led to the ignition of the aircraft.