What happened
During the early stages of flight from runway 05L at Mexico City-Benito Juarez Airport, the aircraft encountered severe windshear. This atmospheric disturbance occurred while the plane was in its initial climb phase, causing a sudden loss of altitude. Consequently, the aircraft performed a crash landing on the runway surface.
The force of the impact caused the landing gear to be ripped from the airframe. As the aircraft continued to travel out of control, it veered away from the runway centerline. During this excursion, the aircraft sustained catastrophic structural failure, specifically losing its right wing, before finally coming to a stop. The aircraft was subsequently destroyed.
Findings
- The primary factor in the loss of altitude was the encounter with windshear during the climb.
- All 56 occupants on board were able to evacuate the wreckage without any reported fatalities or injuries.