On December 19, 2014, a Learjet 25 (registration N265TW) operated by T-Air - USA was involved in an aviation accident near Champotón, Mexico during landing or approach. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft crashed while flying at a very low altitude, possibly during an attempted landing. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A Learjet 25D crashed in an open field near Champotón, resulting in the deaths of both crew members.
What happened
On a flight originating from Texas, a Learjet 25D was operating with a cargo load that included six drums of fuel. While traversing the airspace near Campeche, the aircraft descended to a very low altitude, potentially in an effort to perform a landing. During this low-altitude phase, the plane struck the ground and caught fire in an open field situated approximately 40 km south of Champotón.
All two people on board, consisting of the crew, were killed in the impact. Local reports from a newspaper in Campeche noted the presence of the fuel drums on board at the time of the accident. There were suspicions regarding the legality of the flight operations following the crash.
Findings
The aircraft was flying at an extremely low altitude prior to the impact.
The crash resulted in a post-impact fire in an open field.
Probable cause
The aircraft crashed while flying at a very low altitude, possibly during an attempted landing.