Learjet 45 crash, Nov 4, 2008 (16 killed), Mexico City
Learjet 45 accident on November 4, 2008 near Mexico City, Federal District of Mexico City, Mexico with 16 fatalities. Cause: Loss of control after...
- Date: November 4, 2008
- Aircraft: Learjet 45
- Location: Mexico City, Federal District of Mexico City, Mexico
- Fatalities: 16
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Loss of control after entering wake turbulence at low altitude during the approach, with a delayed speed reduction by the crew and contributing ATC and oversight factors.
A Mexican government Learjet 45 carrying Interior Minister Juan Camilo Mouriño and other officials flew from San Luis Potosi toward Mexico City. On approach it entered the wake turbulence of a preceding Boeing 767 after the crew was slow to reduce speed. The jet lost control, descended uncontrolled and disintegrated on impact in a city street. All nine on board and seven people on the ground were killed, and about 40 people on the ground were injured.