No fatalities

2002-10-31: Douglas DC-9 (XA-AMF) — AeroMéxico — Monterrey-General Mariano Escobedo, Mexico

Monterrey-General Mariano Escobedo, MexicoLanding (descent or approach)

On October 31, 2002, a Douglas DC-9 (registration XA-AMF) operated by AeroMéxico was involved in an aviation accident near Monterrey-General Mariano Escobedo, Mexico during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft landed too far down a wet runway after a wrong approach configuration, and was unable to stop within the remaining distance due to the displaced threshold. 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.

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An aircraft overran runway 29 at Monterrey-General Mariano Escobido Airport after landing too far down a wet runway during night operations with heavy rain and mist, resulting in 11 passenger injuries.

Accident Overview

The accident occurred during approach and landing at Monterrey-General Mariano Escobido Airport. Conditions at the time included night darkness and poor weather with heavy rain and mist, which limited visibility.

Runway Information

Runway 29 had a displaced threshold of 900 meters due to construction works, reducing the landing distance available from 3,000 meters to 2,100 meters.

Approach and Landing Sequence

The aircraft executed a wrong approach configuration. It subsequently landed too far down the wet runway and was unable to stop within the remaining distance. The aircraft overran the runway, lost its undercarriage, and came to rest 60 meters beyond the runway end. The right side of the aircraft was partially torn off.

Occupant Injuries

Of the occupants, 11 passengers sustained injuries. The remaining 79 occupants were reported as unhurt.

Probable cause

The aircraft landed too far down a wet runway after a wrong approach configuration, and was unable to stop within the remaining distance due to the displaced threshold.