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. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft lost directional control during the braking and reverse thrust application phase of the landing roll. 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.
An aircraft veered off the runway during the landing roll at Uruapan-General Ignacio López Rayón Airport, resulting in significant damage but no injuries.
What happened
During the landing phase at Uruapan-General Ignacio López Rayón Airport, the aircraft completed its touchdown on the runway. As the crew initiated standard deceleration procedures, including the application of brakes and the deployment of reverse thrust, the aircraft experienced a loss of directional control.
Following this loss of control, the aircraft drifted toward the right side of the runway. During the excursion, the plane struck the ground with enough force to cause the separation of one landing gear. The aircraft eventually came to a complete stop off the paved surface.
Outcomes
All 12 occupants on board successfully evacuated the aircraft.
There were 0 fatalities and 0 injuries reported following the incident.
The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair.
Probable cause
The aircraft lost directional control during the braking and reverse thrust application phase of the landing roll.