Aeromexico B738 and Private C421 near Tapachula on Feb 21st 2024, loss of separation
Last Update: February 29, 2024 / 18:20:28 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Feb 21, 2024
Classification
Incident
Cause
Loss of separation
Airline
Aeromexico
Flight number
AM-372
Departure
Mexico City, Mexico
Destination
Tapachula, Mexico
Aircraft Registration
XA-ADU
Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800
ICAO Type Designator
B738
A private Cessna 421C registration N421RN had departed Tapachula and was climbing through about FL160 about 50nm north of Tapachula.
ADS-B data suggest that the separation between the aircraft reduced to about 300 feet vertical and 2.6nm horizontal.
Both aircraft continued to their destinations for landings without further incidents.
On Feb 29th 2024 the US NTSB reported they joined the investigation by Mexico's Authorities.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Feb 21, 2024
Classification
Incident
Cause
Loss of separation
Airline
Aeromexico
Flight number
AM-372
Departure
Mexico City, Mexico
Destination
Tapachula, Mexico
Aircraft Registration
XA-ADU
Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800
ICAO Type Designator
B738
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