Rockwell Sabreline 75A excursion at Santiago de Querétaro

No fatalities • Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico • Landing (descent or approach)

A Rockwell Sabreliner 75A departed Celaya without a flight plan and veered off the runway at Santiago de Querétaro, after which the occupants fled the scene.

What happened

Shortly before 07:00 local time, a Rockwell Sabreliner 75A (NA-265-80 version) departed from Celaya-Capitán Rogelio Castillo Airport. The aircraft was operating without an established flight plan, and the total number of persons on board remained unconfirmed. The flight was intended for a short trip to Santiago de Querétaro.

At approximately 07:31 local time, the crew established contact with the destination airport and indicated their intention to land within seven minutes. Upon touchdown on runway 27, air traffic controllers provided instructions for the aircraft to exit the runway via a taxiway to proceed to the apron. However, the aircraft failed to follow the taxiway, continuing down the runway for approximately 800 metres before veering off the paved surface. The aircraft subsequently struck a rocky wall, resulting in the loss of its nose landing gear before coming to a final stop.

Following the excursion, the occupants of the aircraft vacated the plane and disappeared from the area before emergency responders could reach the site. There were no fatalities or injuries reported among the crew or passengers, as the individuals had already left the scene.

Findings

Preliminary investigations suggest the flight was unauthorized. It is believed that the aircraft was stolen from the Celaya Airport prior to the incident.

Probable cause

The aircraft veered off the runway after failing to follow taxiway instructions, following an unauthorized departure from Celaya.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2016-01-30 Rockwell Sabreliner 75 accident near Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico?

A Rockwell Sabreliner 75A departed Celaya without a flight plan and veered off the runway at Santiago de Querétaro, after which the occupants fled the scene.

Were there any fatalities in the 2016-01-30 Rockwell Sabreliner 75 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2016-01-30 involved a Rockwell Sabreliner 75, registration N380CF, operated by Private United States of America, at Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft veered off the runway after failing to follow taxiway instructions, following an unauthorized departure from Celaya.

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