Servicios Aéreos Rutas Oriente controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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1994
Poza Rica Boeing 737 runway overrun
A SARO Boeing 737 overran the short runway at Poza Rica after touching down beyond its midpoint. Passengers escaped safely, but the aircraft was seriously disabled and subsequent recovery work caused additional damage to its wing fuel tanks. The incident became a major blow to public confidence.
1993
Safety violations and United States ban
SARO was prohibited from flying to the United States after several safety violations. The restriction exposed the gap between its low-fare ambitions and its operational and compliance capabilities.