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Hard Landing at Mexico City-Benito Juárez Airport Leads to Fire (XA-UCS)

Mexico City-Benito Juarez, MexicoLanding (descent or approach)

On July 5, 2006, a Rockwell Sabreliner 40 (registration XA-UCS) operated by Vigo Jet was involved in an aviation accident near Mexico City-Benito Juarez, Mexico during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A hard landing on runway 05 at Mexico City-Benito Juárez Airport caused a left main gear tire to burst. Debris punctured a fuel tank, igniting a fire that partially destroyed the aircraft. Both pilots escaped uninjured.

Incident Overview and Immediate Aftermath An aircraft experienced a hard landing on runway 05 at Mexico City-Benito Juárez Airport. The impact resulted in the burst of the tire on the left main landing gear. The sudden failure of the tire generated debris that struck the aircraft's fuel tank, creating a puncture. This breach allowed fuel to leak, which quickly ignited and caused a fire to erupt. The aircraft came to a stop on the main runway. During the incident, both pilots successfully evacuated the aircraft and were reported to be uninjured. However, the fire caused significant damage, resulting in the aircraft being partially destroyed.

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What happened in the 5 Jul 2006 Rockwell Sabreliner 40 accident near Mexico City-Benito Juarez, Mexico?

A hard landing on runway 05 at Mexico City-Benito Juárez Airport caused a left main gear tire to burst. Debris punctured a fuel tank, igniting a fire that partially destroyed the aircraft. Both pilots escaped uninjured.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 Jul 2006 Rockwell Sabreliner 40 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Jul 2006 involved a Rockwell Sabreliner 40, registration XA-UCS, operated by Vigo Jet, at Mexico City-Benito Juarez, Mexico.

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