On June 12, 1995, a Learjet 35 (registration XA-SVX) operated by Servicios Turisticos was involved in an aviation accident near Magdalena de Kino, Mexico during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: It was determined that the fire in the left engine was the consequence of a hydraulic leak. Aircraft performances were reduced and the crew was unable to complete a safe landing. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft en route from Veracruz to Nogales diverted to Magdalena de Kino Airport after a left engine fire. It overran the 1,386-meter runway and burned, but all four occupants escaped uninjured. Probable cause: hydraulic leak causing engine fire and reduced performance.
Incident
An aircraft operating a flight from Veracruz to Nogales experienced a fire in the left engine while approximately 112 kilometers from its destination. The crew declared an emergency and received clearance to divert to Magdalena de Kino Airport. Upon landing, the aircraft touched down too far along the runway, which is 1,386 meters in length. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the aircraft overran the runway and came to rest a few dozen meters beyond. It then burst into flames and was ultimately destroyed by fire. All four occupants evacuated the aircraft and were uninjured.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the left engine fire was caused by a hydraulic leak. As a result of the leak, the aircraft's performance was reduced, and the crew was unable to complete a safe landing within the available runway length.
Aircraft and Occupants
The aircraft was destroyed by the post-overrun fire. The four occupants—the only persons on board—escaped without injury.