I have heard sketchy reports that a Sabreliner has crashed on takeoff in Mexico, with nine people feared dead. Apparently it blew a tire when attempting to take off from the western coastal city of Culiacan.
Has anybody heard anything more? I haven't heard anything about a Sabreliner for a while...
It was XA-TFL (c/n 265-48), operated by Jett Paqueteria. Blew a tyre during takeoff.
The 3 crew are confirmed fatal, plus 6 others on the ground due to the aircraft ploughing across a freeway before coming to rest.
Vidi, Vici, Veni. I saw, I conquered, I came.
Picture courtesy of AP:
Titch
So sad the loss of life. thoughts go out to all involved
Apparently the reports say this was a cargo flight
See BBC report at
Flight reports:
http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2007/07/06/215382/nine-feared-dead-in-mexican-freighter-crash.html