No fatalities

1998-11-20: Learjet 24 (MTX-02) — Mexican Navy - Armada de México — Mexico City-Benito Juarez, Mexico

Mexico City-Benito Juarez, MexicoTakeoff (climb)

On November 20, 1998, a Learjet 24 (registration MTX-02) operated by Mexican Navy - Armada de México was involved in an aviation accident near Mexico City-Benito Juarez, Mexico during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During takeoff at Mexico City-Benito Juárez Airport, the aircraft failed to respond to rotation. After a second attempt, the crew aborted, deploying the tail parachute. The aircraft veered off the runway, lost its undercarriage, caught fire, and was damaged beyond repair. All seven occupants escaped uninjured.

Incident Overview

On an unspecified date, an aircraft operating a flight from Mexico City-Benito Juárez Airport experienced a takeoff accident. The aircraft departed the runway during an aborted takeoff and came to rest 150 meters beyond the runway end, where it burst into flames. All seven occupants on board evacuated without injury. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.

Takeoff and Rotation Failure

During the takeoff roll, as the aircraft reached Vr, the pilot-in-command initiated rotation. However, the aircraft did not respond. For reasons that remain unknown, the flight crew waited several seconds before making a second attempt to rotate. The aircraft again failed to respond to the control inputs.

Abort and Emergency Procedures

Following the second unsuccessful rotation attempt, the captain decided to abort the takeoff. Emergency braking was initiated, and the tail parachute was deployed to assist in deceleration. As the aircraft approached the end of the runway, the pilot executed a left turn.

Runway Excursion and Fire

During the turn, the aircraft veered off the runway. It subsequently lost its undercarriage and came to rest 150 meters farther. Upon stopping, the aircraft was engulfed in flames. The crew and passengers exited the aircraft without injury. The aircraft was destroyed by the impact and fire.