Country
Mexico
code

Guerrero

Crash of a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain near San Vicente: 2 killed

Date & Time: Sep 13, 2017 at 1500 LT
Type of aircraft:
Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain
Operator:
Registration:
XB-OUE
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Toluca – Acapulco
Location:
San Vicente
Guerrero
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
En route from Toluca to Acapulco, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions. In limited visibility, the twin engine airplane struck hilly and wooded terrain in the Sierra de Chilpancingo, near San Vicente. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire and both occupants were killed.

Crash of a Learjet 60 in Zihuatanejo

Date & Time: Nov 16, 2015 at 1622 LT
Type of aircraft:
Learjet 60
Operator:
Registration:
XA-UQP
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Positioning
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Toluca - Zihuatanejo
MSN:
60-202
YOM:
2001
Location:
Zihuatanejo
Guerrero
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:
7673
Captain / Total hours on type:
1360.00
Copilot / Total flying hours:
9592
Copilot / Total hours on type:
3100
Aircraft flight hours:
3676
Circumstances:
The crew departed Toluca Airport on a positioning flight to Zihuatanejo. Following an uneventful flight, the crew was cleared for a VOR approach to runway 26. Due to the formation of clouds in the vicinity of the airport, ATC changed the clearance and instructed the crew for a VOR/DME approach to runway 08. Following an unstabilized approach, the aircraft landed on a wet runway. After touchdown, the aircraft skidded and veered off runway to the left. In a grassy area, the left main gear impacted a concrete block hosting the electrical system for the runway and was torn off. Then the aircraft slid for few dozen metres before coming to rest. Both pilots evacuated safely and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Runway excursion due to loss of directional control of the aircraft during the landing run on an unstabilized approach.
The following contributing factors were identified:
a) Unstabilized approach,
b) Adverse atmospheric conditions in the "W" area of the airport,
c) Change of designation of runway in use for landing,
d) Lack of adherence to standard operating procedures "SOPS",
e) Lack of adherence to the concepts of "CRM" resource management in the cockpit,
f) Decreased situational awareness on the part of the commander of the aircraft,
g) Flying the approach and descent visually, following an IFR descent within IMC conditions (Instrument Meteorological Conditions),
h) Wet track,
i) Lack of crew coordination,
j) Poor judgement and incorrect decision,
k) Existence of a concrete marker with a level of 10cms protruding above the road surface in the runway safety zone.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 208 Caravan I in the Laguna de Tres Palos

Date & Time: Oct 24, 2014 at 1600 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 208A Caravan
Operator:
Registration:
XA-WET
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Positioning
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Laguna de Tres Palos - Acapulco
MSN:
208-0294
YOM:
1998
Location:
Laguna de Tres Palos
Guerrero
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:
5240
Captain / Total hours on type:
201.00
Copilot / Total flying hours:
23837
Aircraft flight hours:
1760
Aircraft flight cycles:
1105
Circumstances:
The crew departed Laguna de Tres Palos on a positioning flight to the Acapulco-General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport. During the takeoff procedure, the seaplane started to oscillate from left to right. At a speed of about 45 knots, the crew abandoned the takeoff procedure when the aircraft nosed down, plunged into water and came to rest, inverted and submerged. Both pilots evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Loss of control of the aircraft during a takeoff run from a watery surface due to cross winds.
Final Report:

Crash of an Antonov AN-32B off Pie de la Cuesta AFB: 4 killed

Date & Time: Dec 16, 2006 at 0925 LT
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-32
Operator:
Registration:
3103
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Pie de la Cuesta AFB - Santa Lucía AFB
MSN:
31 06
YOM:
1992
Location:
Pie de la Cuesta AFB
Guerrero
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The aircraft departed Pie de la Cuesta AFB on a routine flight ro Santa Lucia AFB near Mexico City. Few minutes after takeoff, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in the sea about 9 km southeast of the airbase. All four crew members were killed.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter 300 in Chilpancingo: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jan 15, 2002 at 0845 LT
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter
Operator:
Registration:
XC-FIT
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Government
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Mexico City – Chilpancingo
MSN:
752
YOM:
1981
Location:
Chilpancingo-Doctor Alfonso G. Alarcón
Guerrero
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
15
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
After touchdown on runway 15 at Chilpancingo-Doctor Alfonso G. Alarcón Airport, the aircraft went out of control, veered off runway to the right, struck several earth mounds and eventually collided with a concrete wall, coming to rest upside down. Four passengers were killed and 14 other occupants were injured. It was reported that the aircraft' speed was excessive at touchdown.

Crash of a Fairchild-Hiller FH-227C in Acapulco

Date & Time: Mar 13, 1992
Type of aircraft:
Fairchild-Hiller FH-227
Operator:
Registration:
XA-RSV
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
510
YOM:
1966
Location:
Acapulco-General Juan N. Álvarez
Guerrero
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
10
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Upon landing, the left main gear collapsed. The aircraft slid for few dozen metres before coming to rest. All 14 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Failure of the left main gear upon touchdown for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Rockwell 500S Shrike Commander in Chilpancingo: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jan 31, 1983
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell Shrike Commander 500
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Chilpancingo-Doctor Alfonso G. Alarcón
Guerrero
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Doctor Alfonso G. Alarcón Airport, the twin engine airplane encountered difficulties to gain height and crashed on Mt El Torre located about 3 km from the airfield. All four occupants were killed.

Crash of a Douglas DC-9-32 near Zihuatanejo: 18 killed

Date & Time: Nov 8, 1981
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-9
Operator:
Registration:
XA-DEO
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Acapulco - Guadalajara
MSN:
47622/753
YOM:
1974
Flight number:
AM110
Location:
Zihuatanejo
Guerrero
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
12
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
18
Circumstances:
Thirty-five minutes after takeoff from Acapulco-General Juan N. Álvarez Airport, while cruising at an altitude of 31,000 feet, the aircraft suffered a cabin decompression. The crew declared an emergency and was cleared to reduce his altitude and to return to Acapulco for an emergency landing. Few minutes later, at an altitude of 6,000 feet, the airplane struck the slope of a mountain and crashed in the Sierra of Guerro, about 65 km east of Zihuatanejo. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and all 18 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
The exact cause of the cabin decompression remains unknown while the crew failed to follow emergency procedures.

Crash of a Dassault Falcon 20C near Chilpancingo: 3 killed

Date & Time: Aug 7, 1976 at 0230 LT
Type of aircraft:
Dassault Falcon 20
Operator:
Hansa Jet Corporation
Registration:
N888AR
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Houston - Acapulco
MSN:
33
YOM:
1966
Location:
Chilpancingo-Doctor Alfonso G. Alarcón
Guerrero
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Captain / Total flying hours:
6000
Captain / Total hours on type:
373.00
Circumstances:
Following an uneventful flight from Houston, the crew was cleared to descend from 37,000 feet to 19,000 feet for an approach to Acapulco-General Juan N. Álvarez Airport. For unknown reasons, the crew continued the descent below 19,000 feet when, at an altitude of 9,000 feet, the airplane struck the slope of a mountain located 20 km southwest of Chilpancingo, about 70 km north of Acapulco. At the time of the accident, the visibility was reduced by night and rain falls.
Probable cause:
For unknown reasons, the crew started the approach prematurely, causing the aircraft to descent below the glide and to struck the ground. controlled flight into terrain.
Final Report:

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver near San Miguel Totolapan: 3 killed

Date & Time: May 14, 1976 at 1100 LT
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
Operator:
Registration:
N3010F
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Mexico City - Mexico City
MSN:
679
YOM:
1954
Location:
San Miguel Totolapan
Guerrero
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Captain / Total flying hours:
2200
Captain / Total hours on type:
62.00
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane departed Mexico City on an official mission on behalf of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). While flying at low height under VFR mode, visibility decreased and while completing a left turn, the airplane struck trees and obstacles and crashed in flames in a canyon. All three occupants were killed.
Final Report:
Subscribe to Guerrero