No fatalities

Belly Landing and Fire at Toluca-Licenciado Adolfo López Mateos (XB-PIZ)

Toluca, MexicoLanding (descent or approach)

On April 18, 2021, a Learjet 25 (registration XB-PIZ) operated by GJV - Sistemas de Seguridad Privada y Mantenimiento was involved in an aviation accident near Toluca, Mexico during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft made a belly landing at Toluca-Licenciado Adolfo López Mateos after undercarriage issues. All nine occupants evacuated safely, but the aircraft was destroyed by fire.

Incident Overview and Outcome Following an uneventful flight from Cancún, the crew encountered technical problems with the undercarriage while on approach to Toluca-Licenciado Adolfo López Mateos. The decision was made to complete a belly landing on runway 15/33. The aircraft slid for a few dozen metres before coming to rest and bursting into flames. All nine occupants evacuated safely, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. ## Operational Context The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or the exact cause of the undercarriage technical problems. The incident occurred during the approach phase, and the crew's decision to perform a belly landing resulted in the safe evacuation of all occupants despite the subsequent fire and total loss of the aircraft.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Apr 2021 Learjet 25 accident near Toluca, Mexico?

An aircraft made a belly landing at Toluca-Licenciado Adolfo López Mateos after undercarriage issues. All nine occupants evacuated safely, but the aircraft was destroyed by fire.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 Apr 2021 Learjet 25 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Apr 2021 involved a Learjet 25, registration XB-PIZ, operated by GJV - Sistemas de Seguridad Privada y Mantenimiento, at Toluca, Mexico.