What happened
During a scheduled local training flight, an aircraft departed from Mexico City-Felipe Ángeles Airport. Shortly after the departure phase, the crew identified technical issues involving the aircraft's hydraulic system. In an effort to ensure a safe conclusion to the flight, the crew elected to abort the mission and return to the departure airfield.
Upon attempting to land on runway 04R, the aircraft experienced a heavy impact with the runway surface. The landing was a belly landing, causing the plane to slide for several dozen meters along the pavement before the motion ceased. The force of the impact resulted in structural damage, specifically causing the tail section of the aircraft to bend.
Findings
- The aircraft experienced a malfunction within its hydraulic system during the initial stages of the flight.
- The decision to return to the airport was made by the crew to mitigate risks associated with the technical failure.