March 4, 2011, Houston, Texas, Learjet 25

The Mexico-registered airplane experienced a runway excursion and impacted obstructions during landing at about 0400 Central time. The two pilots, two medical crewmembers and two passengers were not injured. Low instrument conditions prevailed; an IFR flight plan was in effect.

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Key Takeaways:

  • A Mexico-registered airplane experienced a runway excursion during landing at approximately 0400 Central time, impacting obstructions under low instrument conditions.
  • The incident resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft's lower forward fuselage, as well as damage to runway end lights and the localizer antenna system.
  • All six occupants aboard the IFR flight, including two pilots, two medical crew, and two passengers, were uninjured.
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The Mexico-registered airplane experienced a runway excursion and impacted obstructions during landing at about 0400 Central time. The two pilots, two medical crewmembers and two passengers were not injured. Low instrument conditions prevailed; an IFR flight plan was in effect. During the landing, the airplane struck and damaged runway end lights and the localizer antenna system. The lower forward portion of the fuselage sustained substantial damage.

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