On December 19, 2006, a Rockwell Sabreliner 40 (registration XA-TJU) operated by Jett Paquetería was involved in an aviation accident near Monterrey-General Mariano Escobedo, Mexico during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck the ground short of the runway due to reduced visibility caused by heavy fog during the approach. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft sustained significant damage after striking the ground short of the runway during a low-visibility approach at Monterrey-General Mariano Escobido Airport.
What happened
During an approach to Monterrey-General Mariano Escobido Airport, the flight crew encountered heavy fog that severely restricted visibility. While performing the short final phase of the landing, the aircraft impacted the terrain approximately 400 metres before reaching the runway threshold. The impact occurred in a rocky area, causing the aircraft to lose its undercarriage during the sequence of events.
Following the collision with the ground, the aircraft came to a stop in the rocky terrain. The incident resulted in two minor injuries to the crew members, as both pilots were able to evacuate the wreckage. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
Findings
The primary factor contributing to the accident was poor visibility caused by thick fog during the final approach phase.
Probable cause
The aircraft struck the ground short of the runway due to reduced visibility caused by heavy fog during the approach.