On February 18, 2011, a Learjet 24 (registration XB-GHO) operated by Escuela de Aviación Rutas Aéreas Mayas was involved in an aviation accident near Pachuca de Soto, Mexico during landing or approach. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft went out of control after landing, leading to a runway excursion and collision with a building. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A training flight ended in a fatal collision with a military building after an aircraft veered off the runway at Pachuca de Soto Airport.
What happened
During a local training mission at Pachuca de Soto Airport, an aircraft lost control immediately following its landing. The aircraft veered off the runway and struck a structure used by a military canine unit. The impact caused the aircraft to burst into flames, resulting in the total destruction of the airframe.
Findings
The accident resulted in two fatalities, involving both pilots on board.
The sequence of events began during the landing phase of the flight.
The primary factor in the accident was the loss of control following touchdown, which led to the runway excursion and subsequent collision.
Probable cause
The aircraft went out of control after landing, leading to a runway excursion and collision with a building.