What happened
During the approach to Ciudad Juárez Airport, the crew of a twin-engine airplane identified an active fire in one of its engines. In response to the developing situation, the flight crew issued an emergency declaration to air traffic control.
Shortly after the fire was identified, the aircraft began an uncontrolled descent. The plane impacted the ground roughly 10 km from the airport perimeter. Upon impact, the wreckage caught fire and burned intensely.
There were 13 fatalities recorded in the accident, as all individuals on board perished during the crash.
Findings
- An engine fire occurred while the aircraft was in its approach phase.