Xalapa – Villahermosa

During the takeoff roll from runway 26 at Xalapa Airport, the aircraft was unable to rotate for unknown reasons. It struck a small berm located at the end of the concrete area, flew over trees and crashed in a field about 120 metres further, bursting into flames. The aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire and all six occupants were killed.

Flight / Schedule

Xalapa – Villahermosa

Aircraft

Learjet 45

Registration

3912

MSN

45-325

Year of Manufacture

2007

Date

February 21, 2021 at 09:45 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Military

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Crash Location

Xalapa Veracruz

Region

Central America • Mexico

Coordinates

19.5739°, -96.9141°

Narrative Report

On February 21, 2021 at 09:45 AM, Xalapa – Villahermosa experienced a crash involving Learjet 45, operated by Mexican Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Mexicana, with the event recorded near Xalapa Veracruz.

The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

6 people were known to be on board, 6 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 2, passengers on board: 4, passenger fatalities: 4, other fatalities: 0.

During the takeoff roll from runway 26 at Xalapa Airport, the aircraft was unable to rotate for unknown reasons. It struck a small berm located at the end of the concrete area, flew over trees and crashed in a field about 120 metres further, bursting into flames. The aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire and all six occupants were killed.

Aircraft reference details include registration 3912, MSN 45-325, year of manufacture 2007.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 19.5739°, -96.9141°.

Fatalities

Total

6

Crew

2

Passengers

4

Other

0

Crash Summary

During the takeoff roll from runway 26 at Xalapa Airport, the aircraft was unable to rotate for unknown reasons. It struck a small berm located at the end of the concrete area, flew over trees and crashed in a field about 120 metres further, bursting into flames. The aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire and all six occupants were killed.

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

2

Passengers On Board

4

Estimated Survivors

0

Fatality Rate

100.0%

Known people on board: 6

Operational Details

Schedule / Flight

Xalapa – Villahermosa

Flight Type

Military

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Region / Country

Central America • Mexico

Aircraft Details

Aircraft

Learjet 45

Registration

3912

MSN

45-325

Year of Manufacture

2007