Gates Learjet 24F accident near Guadalajara, Mx, January 10, 2007
On January 10, 2007 at about 5:23 am local time, a Gates Learjet 24F, registered N444TW, was destroyed in an accident near Guadalajara (Don Miguel Hidalgo Intl. airport). It was flown under charter and air-taxi rules (Part 135). 2 people were killed. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- January 10, 2007 · about 5:23 am local time
- Place
- Guadalajara, Mexico · Don Miguel Hidalgo Intl. · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Gates Learjet 24F · all 24Fs on the register
- Registration
- N444TW · no longer on the register · serial 348
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight · charter and air-taxi rules (Part 135)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: Ameristar Jet Charter, Inc.
The flight
- Departed from: LRD Laredo TX at 4:10 am
- Destination: MMGL Guadalajara
- Flight plan: IFR
Weather at the time
- Wind: from 080° at 6 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 55°F (13°C), dew point 41°F (5°C)
- Altimeter: 30.27 inHg
- Observation at 11:45 pm from MMGL
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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Other NTSB records under N444TW the same tail number, which may have belonged to a different aircraft at the time
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