Aircraft excursion during landing at Vicente Guerrero

No fatalities • Vicente Guerrero, Mexico • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft veered off the runway after touchdown at Vicente Guerrero, resulting in a total loss of the airframe but no injuries to the crew.

What happened

During the landing phase at Vicente Guerrero, the aircraft experienced a loss of directional control. After making contact with the runway, the plane drifted from its intended path and exited the paved surface. The sequence of events concluded when the vehicle came to a complete stop off the runway.

Findings

  • The incident resulted in zero fatalities and zero injuries to the two pilots on board.
  • The impact and excursion caused significant structural damage, rendering the aircraft a total loss.
  • The primary factor involved the plane going out of control immediately following landing.

Probable cause

The aircraft lost directional control during the landing roll, causing it to veer off the runway.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1981-05-09 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Vicente Guerrero, Mexico?

An aircraft veered off the runway after touchdown at Vicente Guerrero, resulting in a total loss of the airframe but no injuries to the crew.

Were there any fatalities in the 1981-05-09 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1981-05-09 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration N60705, operated by Skytrain Air, at Vicente Guerrero, Mexico.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft lost directional control during the landing roll, causing it to veer off the runway.

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