No fatalities

Runway Excursion at Uruapan-General Ignacio López Rayón Airport (XA-HAO)

Uruapan-General Ignacio López Rayón, MexicoLanding (descent or approach)

On February 4, 1997, a Swearingen SA226 Metro II (registration XA-HAO) operated by Aero Cuahonte was involved in an aviation accident near Uruapan-General Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 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 veered off the runway to the right after activating reverse thrust during braking at Uruapan-General Ignacio López Rayón Airport. All 12 occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Sequence of Events Following its landing at Uruapan-General Ignacio López Rayón Airport, the aircraft initiated its standard braking procedure. During this phase, the flight crew activated the reverse thrust systems. As these systems engaged, the crew lost control of the aircraft. The aircraft subsequently veered off the runway to the right. During the excursion, the aircraft lost a landing gear and eventually came to a stop. ## Casualties and Damage Assessment All 12 individuals on board the aircraft managed to escape without sustaining injuries. Despite the successful evacuation, the aircraft sustained significant structural damage. The extent of the damage was such that the aircraft was declared beyond repair.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 Feb 1997 Swearingen SA226 Metro II accident near Uruapan-General Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico?

An aircraft veered off the runway to the right after activating reverse thrust during braking at Uruapan-General Ignacio López Rayón Airport. All 12 occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 4 Feb 1997 Swearingen SA226 Metro II accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Feb 1997 involved a Swearingen SA226 Metro II, registration XA-HAO, operated by Aero Cuahonte, at Uruapan-General Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico.