CVR & Subtitles | Western Airlines Flight 2605 | 31. October 1979

Описание: CVR & Subtitles | Western Airlines Flight 2605 | 31. October 1979

Date and Time:
Date: Monday, October 31, 1979
Time: 05:42 CST (11:42 UTC)

Aircraft Information:
Type: McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10
Owner/Operator: Western Airlines
Registration: N903WA

Flight Details:
Flight Number: WA 2605
Flight Nature: Scheduled International Passenger Flight
Departure Airport: Los Angeles International Airport, USA (LAX/KLAX)
Destination Airport: Benito Juárez International Airport, Mexico (MEX/MMMX)
Location of Accident: Benito Juárez International Airport, Runway 23L

Accident and Casualties:
Fatalities: 72 (67 passengers, 5 crew) + 1 ground
Injuries: 17 (including 11 serious)
Occupants: 88 (83 passengers, 5 crew)
Aircraft Damage: Destroyed (impact and fire)
Phase of Flight: Landing attempt
Investigating Agency: Mexican DGAC (with NTSB support)

Accident Narrative:
Western Airlines Flight 2605 attempted to land on closed Runway 23L in foggy conditions, striking construction equipment. The DC-10 veered left, collided with a fuel truck, and broke apart. It finally impacted a hangar.

Probable Cause:
The investigation determined:
Landing on closed runway due to crew disorientation
Failure to follow ATC instructions for Runway 23R
Inadequate airport lighting/markings on closed runway

Contributing Factors:
Heavy fog (visibility 400m)
Misinterpreted approach lighting system
Construction vehicles improperly parked
Crew fatigue (red-eye flight)

Safety Legacy:
This accident led to:
Improved runway closure marking standards
Enhanced crew training for low-visibility operations
Stricter airport construction zone regulations

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