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Go-Around Attempt Ends in Crash Near Villahermosa Airport (XA-TFD)

Villahermosa-Capitán Carlos Rovirosa Pérez, MexicoLanding (descent or approach)

On September 9, 2004, a Rockwell Sabreliner 40 (registration XA-TFD) operated by Jett Paquetería was involved in an aviation accident near Villahermosa-Capitán Carlos Rovirosa Pérez, Mexico during landing or approach. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Controlled flight into terrain after the crew descended below the MDA in poor visibility until the aircraft impacted terrain. 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 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

On approach to Villahermosa-Capitán Carlos Rovirosa Pérez Airport, the crew descended below MDA in low visibility, impacting terrain and bursting into flames, killing both pilots.

Approach and Go-Around

During an approach to Villahermosa-Capitán Carlos Rovirosa Pérez Airport's runway 26, the flight crew encountered poor visibility caused by low clouds. Unable to visually locate the runway, the captain decided to abort the landing and initiate a go-around procedure.

Second Landing Attempt

Minutes later, the crew began a second approach. In conditions of continued poor visibility, the aircraft descended below the Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA). The descent continued until the aircraft struck the ground and crashed in a wooded area approximately 3 kilometers short of the runway. The impact was followed by a fire.

Fatalities and Damage

Both pilots were killed in the accident. The aircraft was destroyed by the impact and subsequent fire.

Probable cause

Controlled flight into terrain after the crew descended below the MDA in poor visibility until the aircraft impacted terrain.
Controlled flight into terrain

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Sept 2004 Rockwell Sabreliner 40 accident near Villahermosa-Capitán Carlos Rovirosa Pérez, Mexico?

On approach to Villahermosa-Capitán Carlos Rovirosa Pérez Airport, the crew descended below MDA in low visibility, impacting terrain and bursting into flames, killing both pilots.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Sept 2004 Rockwell Sabreliner 40 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Sept 2004 involved a Rockwell Sabreliner 40, registration XA-TFD, operated by Jett Paquetería, at Villahermosa-Capitán Carlos Rovirosa Pérez, Mexico.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Controlled flight into terrain after the crew descended below the MDA in poor visibility until the aircraft impacted terrain.

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