XB-KPB

Destroyed
None

Learjet 35A

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 2, 2008
NTSB Number
DFW08WA201
Location
Guadalajara, Mexico
Event ID
20080811X01206
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
6
Total Aboard
6

Aircraft Information

Registration
XB-KPB
Make
LEARJET
Engine Type
Turbo-jet
Model / ICAO
35ALJ35
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Analysis

On August 2, 2008, at approximately 1400 central daylight time, a Learjet 35A, Mexican registration XB-KPB, was substantially damaged from a ground fire following a gear collapse while landing at the Guadalajara

International Airport (MMGL), Guadalajara, State of Jalisco, in the Republic of Mexico. Visual meterological conditions prevailed.

According to authorities, upon departure the airplane experienced an indication of high voltage. While correcting for high voltage, the airplane lost all electrical power. The flight returned to the airport. During landing, the landing gear collapsed and a fire broke out. The crew of 2 and 4 passengers egressed the airplane.

The accident is under the control and jurisdiction of the Government of the Republic of Mexico. Any further information may be obtained from:

Secretaria de Comunicaciones y Transportes (SCT)

Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil (DGAC)

Providencia 807, Cuarto Piso

Colonia del Valle, Codigo Postal 03100

Mexico, D.F.

This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from the DGAC of the Republic of Mexico.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DFW08WA201