No fatalities

Aircraft Crash at Monterrey-General Mariano Escobido Airport (XA-TJU)

Monterrey-General Mariano Escobedo, MexicoLanding (descent or approach)

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. 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.

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

An aircraft crashed 400 meters short of the runway at Monterrey-General Mariano Escobido Airport due to thick fog. Both pilots escaped with minor injuries, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Location Details On approach to Monterrey-General Mariano Escobido Airport, the crew encountered poor visibility due to thick fog. On short final, the aircraft struck the ground, lost its undercarriage and came to rest in a rocky area located 400 metres short of runway. Both pilots escaped with minor injuries while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. ## Operational Context and Outcome The incident occurred during the final approach phase, with the aircraft striking the ground before reaching the runway threshold. The undercarriage was lost during the impact, and the aircraft came to rest in a rocky area 400 meters short of the runway. Both pilots were able to escape the aircraft with minor injuries, while the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Dec 2006 Rockwell Sabreliner 40 accident near Monterrey-General Mariano Escobedo, Mexico?

An aircraft crashed 400 meters short of the runway at Monterrey-General Mariano Escobido Airport due to thick fog. Both pilots escaped with minor injuries, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 Dec 2006 Rockwell Sabreliner 40 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Dec 2006 involved a Rockwell Sabreliner 40, registration XA-TJU, operated by Jett Paquetería, at Monterrey-General Mariano Escobedo, Mexico.