Created Friday, Feb 25th 2022 14:43Z, last updated Friday, Feb 25th 2022 14:43Z
A DHL Aero Expreso Boeing 757-200, registration HP-2010DAE performing flight D5-5218 from Guatemala City (Guatemala) to Mexico City (Mexico), was on approach to Mexico City when the crew reported flight control problems and entered a hold to configure the aircraft. The crew subsequently advised they needed to perform a flaps up landing and requested emergency services on stand by. The aircraft landed on Mexico City's runway 23L at a higher than normal speed (about 185 knots over ground), vacated the runway and stopped on the high speed turn off B6 clear of the runway. Following checks by emergency services the aircraft was towed to the apron.
A listener on frequency reported the crew initially reported flight control problems and requested to orbit in position to configure the aircraft, then advised they were conducting a flapless landing and requested emergency services in position.
The aircraft remained on the ground for about 56 hours before returning to service.
