Aircraft excursion at Toluca Airport during landing

No fatalities • Toluca, Mexico • Landing (descent or approach)

A positioning flight ended in an aircraft excursion after the plane veered off the runway at Toluca Airport, resulting in heavy damage but no fatalities.

What happened

During a nighttime positioning flight originating from Chetumal, the crew was instructed to land on runway 33 at Toluca Airport. The flight proceeded without incident until the moment of touchdown. Immediately following contact with the runway, the aircraft type lost directional control and drifted toward the right side of the runway.

As the plane moved off the paved surface, it encountered soft ground. The impact with the terrain caused the undercarriage to separate from the airframe. The aircraft eventually came to a stop in a nearby grassy area. There were zero fatalities among the four occupants, all of whom were able to evacuate the wreckage safely. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.

Findings

  • The aircraft veered off the runway following touchdown.
  • Contact with soft ground led to the structural failure of the landing gear.

Probable cause

The aircraft lost directional control upon landing, leading to an excursion onto soft ground that caused the undercarriage to collapse.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2016-10-24 Dornier DO328Jet accident near Toluca, Mexico?

A positioning flight ended in an aircraft excursion after the plane veered off the runway at Toluca Airport, resulting in heavy damage but no fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 2016-10-24 Dornier DO328Jet accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2016-10-24 involved a Dornier DO328Jet, registration XA-ALA, operated by FlyMex, at Toluca, Mexico.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft lost directional control upon landing, leading to an excursion onto soft ground that caused the undercarriage to collapse.

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