On February 18, 1993, a Fairchild F27 (registration XA-MCJ) operated by Aerocaribe - Aerovias Caribe was involved in an aviation accident near Cancún, Mexico during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The collapse of the right main landing gear was triggered by a high-impact landing on the runway. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft experienced a structural failure of the right main landing gear during touchdown at Cancún Airport, resulting in significant damage but no injuries.
What happened
During an arrival at Cancún Airport, an aircraft experienced a heavy landing event. Upon contact with the runway, the right main landing gear collapsed under the force of the impact. The aircraft subsequently came to a stop on the runway surface. The incident resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss, as the damage sustained was beyond repair.
Findings
The primary cause of the gear failure was a hard landing during the touchdown phase.
There were 0 fatalities and 0 injuries reported among the occupants.
All 43 occupants on board successfully evacuated the aircraft without harm.
Probable cause
The collapse of the right main landing gear was triggered by a high-impact landing on the runway.
What happened in the 18 Feb 1993 Fairchild F27 accident near Cancún, Mexico?
An aircraft experienced a structural failure of the right main landing gear during touchdown at Cancún Airport, resulting in significant damage but no injuries.
Were there any fatalities in the 18 Feb 1993 Fairchild F27 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 18 Feb 1993 involved a Fairchild F27, registration XA-MCJ, operated by Aerocaribe - Aerovias Caribe, at Cancún, Mexico.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The collapse of the right main landing gear was triggered by a high-impact landing on the runway.
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