Aircraft accident during approach to Cozumel Airport

1 fatality • Cozumel, Mexico • Landing (descent or approach)

A charter flight traveling from Jamaica to Texas crashed short of the runway in Cozumel, resulting in one fatality and several injuries.

What happened

A charter flight operating from Kingston, Jamaica, destined for Houston, Texas, was performing an intermediate stop at Cozoomel Airport in Quintana Roo. The flight was carrying a total of twelve people, consisting of six passengers and a crew of six. During the approach to the airport, which was being conducted under visual flight rules at dusk, the aircraft struck the approach lighting system. The impact caused the plane to crash approximately 503 meters before reaching the threshold of runway 29.

Findings

  • The accident occurred during the final stages of the approach phase.
  • The aircraft struck the approach lights prior to the runway threshold.
  • The incident resulted in one fatality among the crew, with one other crew member sustaining serious injuries. All six passengers involved in the crash sustained minor injuries.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck the approach lighting system during a visual flight rules approach at dusk.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1990-08-12 Rockwell 1121 Jet Commander accident near Cozumel, Mexico?

A charter flight traveling from Jamaica to Texas crashed short of the runway in Cozumel, resulting in one fatality and several injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 1990-08-12 Rockwell 1121 Jet Commander accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1990-08-12 involved a Rockwell 1121 Jet Commander, registration N301AJ, operated by Aviex Jet, at Cozumel, Mexico.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck the approach lighting system during a visual flight rules approach at dusk.

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