Emergency landing and aircraft fire at Guadalajara-Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Airport

No fatalities • Guadalajara-Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, Mexico • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced a total electrical system failure following high voltage issues during takeoff, leading to a gear collapse and subsequent fire upon landing.

What happened

During the initial climb phase following departure from Guadalajara-Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Airport, the flight crew identified issues related to high voltage within the aircraft's systems. In the process of attempting to rectify these electrical irregularities, the aircraft experienced a complete failure of its electrical system.

After notifying Air Traffic Control of the situation, the crew received authorization to perform an emergency return to the airport. During the landing sequence, the landing gear of the aircraft collapsed upon contact with the runway. This caused the aircraft to slide along the ground on its fuselage, which subsequently resulted in a post-crash fire.

Outcomes

  • All six occupants successfully evacuated the aircraft.
  • There were zero fatalities and zero injuries reported among the crew and passengers.
  • The aircraft was destroyed during the fire.

Probable cause

A failure in the electrical system following high voltage issues led to a landing gear collapse and subsequent fire.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2008-08-02 Learjet 35 accident near Guadalajara-Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, Mexico?

An aircraft experienced a total electrical system failure following high voltage issues during takeoff, leading to a gear collapse and subsequent fire upon landing.

Were there any fatalities in the 2008-08-02 Learjet 35 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2008-08-02 involved a Learjet 35, registration XB-KPB, operated by Todo Para la Aeronáutica, at Guadalajara-Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, Mexico.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

A failure in the electrical system following high voltage issues led to a landing gear collapse and subsequent fire.

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