Flight Safety Information 
July 31, 2018  -  No. 154

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Accident: Aeromexico Connect E190 at Durango on Jul 31st 2018, overran runway after rejected takeoff 
Embraer ERJ-190AR Accident (Mexico) 

	
Accident: Aeromexico Connect E190 at Durango on Jul 31st 2018, overran runway after rejected takeoff and burst into flames

An Aeromexico Connect Embraer ERJ-190, registration XA-GAL performing flight AM-2431 from Durango to Guadalajara (Mexico) with 97 passengers and 4 crew, rejected takeoff from Durango's runway 03 at about 15:15L (20:15Z), but overran the end of the runway and burst into flames in viewing distance of the airport's apron. The aircraft was destroyed, there are no fatalities, there are a number of injuries. Some occupants already gave TV interviews.

The airline confirmed their aircraft had an accident at Durango, the airline is currently collecting information.

The local governour reported the aircraft was about to take off when the aircraft suffered an accident. There have been no fatalities, there are a number of injuries that are currently being taken care of.

XA-GAL after the accident:
 
http://avherald.com/h?article=4bbcb11c&opt=0
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Embraer ERJ-190AR Accident (Mexico)
 
Date:	31-JUL-2018
Time:	c16:00LT
Type:	
Embraer ERJ-190AR
Owner/operator:	Aeroméxico Connect
Registration:	XA-GAL
C/n / msn:	19000173
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 101
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Written off (damaged beyond repair)
Location:	Guadalupe Victoria International Airport (MMDO), Durango -    Mexico
Phase:	Initial climb
Nature:	Domestic Scheduled Passenger
Departure airport:	Durango (DGO/MMDO)
Destination airport:	Mexico City (MEX)
Narrative:
The Aeroméxico Flight AM2431 operated by Aeroméxico Connect impacted brush and wooded terrain shortly after takeoff from Guadalupe Victoria International Airport (MMDO), Durango, and a post-impact fire ensued. Early reports suggest 101 POB, 80+ injuries but no fatalities. 

Aerolitoral, S.A. de CV, DBA Aeroméxico Connect is headquartered in Monterrey.  
 
https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=213902

Curt Lewis