Created Thursday, Apr 7th 2022 18:43Z, last updated Friday, Apr 8th 2022 19:40Z
A DHL Aero Expreso Boeing 757-200, registration HP-2010DAE performing flight D0-7216 from San Jose (Costa Rica) to Guatemala City (Guatemala) with 2 crew, was climbing out of San Jose's runway 07 at about 09:40L (15:40Z) when the crew stopped the climb at about FL210 declaring Mayday due to a hydraulic failure. The aircraft entered a hold while the crew worked the related checklists. The aircraft subsequently returned for an approach to runway 07 about 45 minutes after departure. After touchdown at 10:24L (16:24Z) the crew lost control of the aircraft, which spun around and went off the runway causing the aircraft to break up into two parts, both main gear struts collapsed. The crew was able to exit the aircraft without serious injuries.
Relevant NOTAMs:
A0538/22 NOTAMR A0537/22
Q) MHCC/QMRLC/IV/NBO/A/000/999/1000N08413W005
A) MROC B) 2204071748 C) 2204080000
E) RWY 07/25 CLSD
A0537/22 NOTAMN
Q) MHCC/QMRLC/IV/NBO/A/000/999/1000N08413W005
A) MROC B) 2204071628 C) 2204072000
E) RWY 07/25 CLSD