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December 20, 2008 · Cessna 210 C · XB-AWZ
Saltillo, MX
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 20, 2008
Injury Outcomes
5 injuries (2 fatalities, 3 serious injuries)
Location
Saltillo, MX
Aircraft
Cessna 210 C
Tail Number
XB-AWZ
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CEN09WA103
On December 19, 2008 at approximately 1940 central standard time a Cessna 210, registration XB-AWZ crashed approximately 600 meters short of landing while on approach to Saltillo Airport (MMNIO) after striking wires. Two onoard sustained fatal injuries and three sustained critical injuries and burns due to a post crash fire. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Mexico. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Mexico. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Secretaria de Comunicaciones y Transportes (SCT) Direccion General de Aeronutica Civil (DGAC) Col. san Juan de Arrgon, 3-seccion Del. Venustiano Carrabza Mexico, D.F, Mexico c.p. 15620 Telephone: 55-2598-0138 This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from the DGAC of the Republic of Mexico.
Full Narrative
On December 19, 2008 at approximately 1940 central standard time a Cessna 210, registration XB-AWZ crashed approximately 600 meters short of landing while on approach to Saltillo Airport (MMNIO) after striking wires. Two onoard sustained fatal injuries and three sustained critical injuries and burns due to a post crash fire. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Mexico. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Mexico. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Secretaria de Comunicaciones y Transportes (SCT) Direccion General de Aeronutica Civil (DGAC) Col. san Juan de Arrgon, 3-seccion Del. Venustiano Carrabza Mexico, D.F, Mexico c.p. 15620 Telephone: 55-2598-0138 This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from the DGAC of the Republic of Mexico.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time01:40 UTC
Nearest AirportPlan De Guadalupe Intl Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 210 C
Tail NumberXB-AWZ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO470 · Reciprocating
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary5 injuries (2 fatalities, 3 serious injuries)
Fatal2
Serious3
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total5
Crew 1Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0