On October 4, 2023, a Learjet 45 (registration XA-JAO) operated by Aero Paradise was involved in an aviation accident near Xalapa-El Lencero, Mexico during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft lost control and veered off the runway during the landing roll. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft veered off the runway and into vegetation following its landing at Xalapa-El Lencero Airport, resulting in no fatalities.
What happened
Upon completing its landing on runway 26 at Xalapa-El Lencero Airport, the aircraft lost directional control. The plane drifted away from the paved surface and exited the runway, eventually coming to a stop within a nearby area covered in grass and dense bushes.
Despite the impact with the terrain, all seven occupants of the aircraft were successfully pulled from the wreckage. While there were no fatalities reported, the aircraft sustained damage that was classified as beyond repair.
Findings
The aircraft exited the runway during the landing phase.
The incident resulted in a runway excursion into adjacent vegetation.
Probable cause
The aircraft lost control and veered off the runway during the landing roll.