October 31, 1979
Mexico City, Mexico
Western Airlines, Flight 2605
McDonnell Douglas DC-10
N903WA


The aircraft struck a vehicle after landing on a closed runway in fog. The tower warned the flight three times about the closed runway. Non-compliance with the meteorological minima for the approach procedure, as cleared. Failure to comply with the aircraft's operating procedures during the approach phase, and landing on a runway closed to traffic.

 

 

 

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