Volaris A321 at Guadalajara on Dec 22nd 2023, tail strike on go around

Last Update: January 19, 2024 / 18:56:11 GMT/Zulu time

Bookmark this article
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Dec 22, 2023

Classification
Accident

Airline
Volaris

Flight number
Y4-607

Departure
Cancun, Mexico

Destination
Guadalajara, Mexico

Aircraft Registration
XA-VLT

Aircraft Type
Airbus A321

ICAO Type Designator
A321

Airport
Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport, Guadalajara

Airport ICAO Code
MMGL

A Volaris Airbus A321-200, registration XA-VLT performing flight Y4-607 from Cancun to Guadalajara (Mexico), was in the flare for landing on Guadalajara's runway 11R at 14:59L (20:59Z) when the crew initiated a go around, the tail however contacted the runway surface. The aircraft climbed out to 12,000 feet MSL, positioned for another approach to runway 11R and landed without further incident. There were no injuries, the aircraft sustained substantial damage however.

On Jan 19th 2024 Mexico's AIB reported the first officer was flying the approach, the instructor pilot takes command considering that the approach was high, resulting in the tail strike. Mexico's AIB rated the aircraft damage minor and rated the occurrence an incident.

The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Guadalajara standing Jan 19th 2024, 28 days after the tail strike.

Metars:
MMGL 222342Z 00000KT 10SM SCT030 BKN090 OVC300 21/01 A3015 RMK SLP130 52003 907 8/477=
MMGL 222243Z 35005KT 10SM SCT030 BKN090 OVC300 22/04 A3015 RMK 8/477=
MMGL 222140Z 06005KT 8SM SCT030 BKN090 OVC300 22/04 A3014 RMK 8/477=
MMGL 222049Z 03007KT 8SM FEW030 BKN090 OVC300 21/04 A3015 RMK SLP127 57035 900 8/437=
MMGL 221945Z 07003KT 5SM BKN080 OVC300 21/03 A3016 RMK 8/077 HZY SC BINOVC=
MMGL 221842Z 03005KT 5SM BKN080 OVC300 20/05 A3021 RMK 8/077 HZY BINOVC=
MMGL 221749Z 09004KT 4SM BKN080 OVC300 18/07 A3022 RMK SLP171 51006 905 8/037 HZY BINOVC SC=
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Dec 22, 2023

Classification
Accident

Airline
Volaris

Flight number
Y4-607

Departure
Cancun, Mexico

Destination
Guadalajara, Mexico

Aircraft Registration
XA-VLT

Aircraft Type
Airbus A321

ICAO Type Designator
A321

Airport
Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport, Guadalajara

Airport ICAO Code
MMGL

This article is published under license from Avherald.com. © of text by Avherald.com.
Article source

You can read 2 more free articles without a subscription.

Subscribe now and continue reading without any limits!

Subscribe now
Are you a subscriber? Login
Subscribe

Read unlimited articles and receive our daily update briefing. Gain better insights into what is happening in commercial aviation safety.

Compare our plans

Send tip

Support AeroInside by sending a small tip amount.

Send tip

Related articles

Newest articles

Subscribe today

Are you researching aviation incidents? Get access to AeroInside Insights, unlimited read access and receive the daily newsletter.

Pick your plan and subscribe

Partner

Blockaviation logo

A new way to document and demonstrate airworthiness compliance and aircraft value. Find out more.

ELITE Logo

ELITE Simulation Solutions is a leading global provider of Flight Simulation Training Devices, IFR training software as well as flight controls and related services. Find out more.

Blue Altitude Logo

Your regulation partner, specialists in aviation safety and compliance; providing training, auditing, and consultancy services. Find out more.

AeroInside Blog
Popular aircraft
Airbus A320
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-800 MAX
Popular airlines
American Airlines
United
Delta
Air Canada
Lufthansa
British Airways