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Crash of a Swearingen SA227AC Metro III in Tampico

Date & Time: Jun 2, 2017 at 2245 LT
Type of aircraft:
Swearingen SA227 Metro III
Operator:
Registration:
XA-UAJ
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Saltillo – Puebla
MSN:
AC-586
YOM:
1984
Location:
Tampico-General Francisco Javier Mina
Tamaulipas
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
3280
Copilot / Total flying hours:
1144
Aircraft flight hours:
35318
Aircraft flight cycles:
43028
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft departed Saltillo Airport on a night cargo flight to Puebla, carrying two pilots and a load of 550 kilos of various goods. En route, the crew declared an emergency and reported a low fuel condition before being cleared to divert to Tampico-General Francisco Javier Mina Airport. On final approach, both engines stopped and the aircraft descended into trees and crashed in a wooded area located 850 metres short of runway 31. Both pilots were slightly injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Emergency landing due to an inadequate pre-flight of the aircraft which resulted in the loss of power of both engines during the cruise flight due to exhaustion of fuel on board.
Contributing factors:
- Lack of adherence to flight planning procedures.
- Lack of coordination between captain and operations officer during pre-flight preparation.
- Lack of supervision of dispatcher activities.
Final Report:

Crash of a Piper PA-31-325 Navajo C/R in Tuxtla Gutierrez: 8 killed

Date & Time: Jan 17, 2013 at 1334 LT
Type of aircraft:
Piper PA-31-310 Navajo
Operator:
Habilitaciones Turisticas SA - HATUSA
Registration:
XB-EZY
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Tuxtla Gutierrez – Puebla
MSN:
31-8212007
YOM:
1982
Location:
Tuxtla Gutiérrez
Chiapas
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
At 1339LT, the crew was cleared for takeoff from runway 32 at Tuxtla Gutierrez-Angel Albino Corzo Airport. During initial climb, after being cleared to climb to 12,500 feet, the crew informed ATC he was returning to the airport. Shortly later, the aircraft lost height and crashed in a field, bursting into flames. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all 8 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
One of the engine failed after takeoff due to a fuel pump malfunction. The crew elected to return but the aircraft stalled due to an insufficient speed. Poor engine maintenance was considered as a contributing factor as well as the fact that the crew initiated the flight while the aircraft's weight was above the allowable MTOW.
Final Report:

Crash of a Learjet 23 in Atlangatepec: 2 killed

Date & Time: Dec 7, 2008 at 1820 LT
Type of aircraft:
Learjet 23
Operator:
Registration:
XC-LGD
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Positioning
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Puebla – Atlangatepec
MSN:
23-037
YOM:
1965
Location:
Atlangatepec
Tlaxcala
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew departed Puebla-Hermanos Serdán-Huejotzingo Airport on a positioning flight to Atlangatepec. On approach to runway 01, the crew made a low pass over the runway then initiated a go-around procedure followed by a circuit in an attempt to land on runway 19. On final approach in limited visibility due to the night and low clouds, the aircraft impacted the water surface and crashed in the Atlanga lagoon. The aircraft sank by a depth of about 30 metres some 800 metres short of runway threshold. Both pilots were killed.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain after the crew descended too low on final approach.
The following contributing factors were identified:
- Limited visibility due to the night and low clouds,
- The approach was completed with a tailwind component,
- The approach was started about an hour after sunset,
- The copilote was inexperienced.

Crash of a Vickers 798D Viscount near Mexico City: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jul 27, 1992 at 1612 LT
Type of aircraft:
Vickers Viscount
Operator:
Aero Eslava
Registration:
XA-SCM
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Ferry
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Puebla - Mexico City
MSN:
392
YOM:
1958
Location:
Mexico City
Federal District of Mexico City
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Captain / Total flying hours:
1839
Captain / Total hours on type:
63.00
Copilot / Total flying hours:
2639
Aircraft flight hours:
17213
Circumstances:
While approaching Mexico City-Benito Juarez Airport, the crew was cleared to descent from FL150 to FL120. In poor weather conditions, the crew continued the descent below FL120 when, at an altitude of 10,130 feet, the aircraft struck the slope of Mt Xocotlihuipa located 30 km east of the airport. The aircraft was destroyed and all four occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain after the crew failed to maintain FL120 as instructed by ATC while completing an IFR approach. It was reported that the copilot was not certified to act as a pilot on this type of aircraft. Also, the experience of the captain was limited.
Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Sabreliner 40 in Puebla

Date & Time: Mar 24, 1991 at 1208 LT
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell Sabreliner 40
Operator:
Servicios Aéreos de Los Angeles
Registration:
XA-RPS
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Puebla - Acapulco
MSN:
282-56
YOM:
1965
Location:
Puebla-Hermanos Serdán-Huejotzingo
Puebla
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll on runway 35, the tyre on the right main gear burst. The crew aborted the takeoff and started an emergency braking procedure. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the aircraft overran and came to rest. All eight occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
The exact cause of the failure of the right main tyre remains unknown. However, it was reported that the crew's decision to abort the takeoff procedure was taken too late and he failed to use all available braking systems, which was considered as contributing factors.

Crash of a Douglas DC-3 in Puebla: 7 killed

Date & Time: Dec 5, 1959
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-3
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Government
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Mexico City – Chetumal
Location:
Puebla-Hermanos Serdán-Huejotzingo
Puebla
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
En route from Mexico City to Chetumal, the crew informed ATC about engine problems and elected to divert to Puebla-Hermanos Serdán-Huejotzingo Airport. On approach, the crew encountered poor visibility due to foggy conditions when the airplane struck an antenna and crashed onto a house. A crew member was seriously injured while seven other occupants were killed. There were no injuries on ground.

Crash of a Douglas DC-3A in Orizaba: 17 killed

Date & Time: Dec 16, 1949 at 0600 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-3
Operator:
Registration:
XA-DUK
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Mexico City – Puebla – Mérida
MSN:
11721
YOM:
1943
Location:
Orizaba
Veracruz
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
13
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
17
Circumstances:
While cruising by night, the crew did not realize he was flying too low and did not distinguish the mountain. At 0600LT, the twin engine aircraft hit the slope of Cerro del Borrego located near Orizaba. All 17 occupants were killed.

Crash of a Lockheed C-60A-5-LO LodeStar in Puebla: 21 killed

Date & Time: Jan 14, 1947 at 0900 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-60 LodeStar
Operator:
Registration:
60-03
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Puebla – Oaxaca
MSN:
18-2607
YOM:
1943
Location:
Puebla-Hermanos Serdán-Huejotzingo
Puebla
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
17
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
21
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Puebla-Hermanos Serdán-Huejotzingo Airport, while in initial climb, the crew informed ground that the right engine malfunctioned and elected to return. Shortly later, the aircraft stalled and crashed few km from the airport. All 21 occupants were killed.
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