Aircraft ground collision near Tonolá-Tapachula motorway

No fatalities • Escuintla, Mexico • Flight

A cargo flight operating in Chiapas, Mexico, sustained significant damage after striking an obstacle during ground operations.

What happened

On a mission to deliver vital supplies to a secluded region along the Chiapas coast, an aircraft was performing a special flight involving a crew of three. Following the completion of its landing along the Tonolá - Tapachula motorway at kilometer 147, the aircraft's right wing made contact with an obstacle. This impact caused the plane to cartwheel across the area before coming to a final stop.

Despite the intensity of the impact, all three crew members managed to exit the wreckage without sustaining any injuries. However, the structural damage sustained during the collision was severe, resulting in the aircraft being declared a total loss and beyond repair.

Findings

  • The accident occurred during the ground phase of flight.
  • The primary factor in the wreckage was the collision between the right wing and an obstacle immediately following landing.

Probable cause

The aircraft's right wing struck an obstacle during ground maneuvers following its landing on the motorway.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1998-09-16 IAI Arava 201 accident near Escuintla, Mexico?

A cargo flight operating in Chiapas, Mexico, sustained significant damage after striking an obstacle during ground operations.

Were there any fatalities in the 1998-09-16 IAI Arava 201 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1998-09-16 involved a IAI Arava 201, operated by Mexican Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Mexicana, at Escuintla, Mexico.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft's right wing struck an obstacle during ground maneuvers following its landing on the motorway.

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