Runway excursion at Chilpancingo-Doctor Alfonso G. Alarcón Airport

4 fatalities • Chilpancingo-Doctor Alfonso G. Alarcón, Mexico • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft veered off the runway and overturned at Chilpancingo-Doctor Alfonso G. Alarcón Airport, resulting in four fatalities and multiple injuries.

What happened

Upon landing on runway 15 at Chilpancingo-Doctor Alfonso G. Alarcón Airport, the aircraft lost control during the landing roll. The plane drifted toward the right side of the runway, exiting the paved surface and impacting several mounds of earth. The sequence of events concluded when the aircraft struck a concrete wall, which caused the plane to come to rest in an inverted position.

As a result of the accident, there were 4 fatalities and 14 injuries among the people on board.

Findings

Preliminary reports indicate that the aircraft was traveling at an excessive speed at the moment of touchdown, which contributed to the loss of directional control on the runway.

Probable cause

The aircraft's speed was too high during touchdown, leading to a runway excursion.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2002-01-15 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident near Chilpancingo-Doctor Alfonso G. Alarcón, Mexico?

An aircraft veered off the runway and overturned at Chilpancingo-Doctor Alfonso G. Alarcón Airport, resulting in four fatalities and multiple injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 2002-01-15 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2002-01-15 involved a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter, registration XC-FIT, operated by Procuraduría General de la República, at Chilpancingo-Doctor Alfonso G. Alarcón, Mexico.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft's speed was too high during touchdown, leading to a runway excursion.

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