On September 2, 1976, a Douglas DC-9 (registration XA-SOF) operated by AeroMéxico was involved in an aviation accident near León, Mexico during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently before the end of the runway, leading to a runway excursion. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft failed to stop after landing at León-Guanajuato del Bajio Airport, resulting in an excursion and significant damage to the plane.
What happened
Following its arrival at León-Guanajuato del Bajio Airport, an aircraft experienced a loss of braking capability or insufficient stopping distance. The plane was unable to halt within the available runway length, leading it to overshoot the paved surface and come to a stop after an overrun.
Despite the impact and the subsequent damage to the airframe, all 24 occupants were able to exit the aircraft without sustaining any injuries. The incident resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss, as the structural damage was deemed beyond repair.
Findings
The primary factor in the accident was the inability to stop within the remaining runway distance after touchdown.
Probable cause
The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently before the end of the runway, leading to a runway excursion.