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May 7, 2009 · Cessna 340 · XB-CUC
Veracruz, MX
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 7, 2009
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (3 fatalities, 1 serious injury)
Location
Veracruz, MX
Aircraft
Cessna 340
Tail Number
XB-CUC
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CEN09WA286
On May 5, 2009 at about 0900 central daylight time a Cessna 340, Mexican Registration XB-CUC crashed while returning to land after takeoff at General Heriberto Jara Corona International Airport, Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico. The pilot requested to return to the airport shortly after takeoff and was cleared to land by the tower. The pilot and 2 passengers were fatally injured and 1 passenger sustained serious injuries. The flight had a planned destination of McAllen, Texas. A technical adviser from Cessna Aircraft traveled to Veracruz, Mexico to assist in the DGAC Investigation. 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
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On May 5, 2009 at about 0900 central daylight time a Cessna 340, Mexican Registration XB-CUC crashed while returning to land after takeoff at General Heriberto Jara Corona International Airport, Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico. The pilot requested to return to the airport shortly after takeoff and was cleared to land by the tower. The pilot and 2 passengers were fatally injured and 1 passenger sustained serious injuries. The flight had a planned destination of McAllen, Texas. A technical adviser from Cessna Aircraft traveled to Veracruz, Mexico to assist in the DGAC Investigation. 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
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 UTC
Nearest AirportGeneral Heriberto Jara Corona (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireIflt
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 340
Tail NumberXB-CUC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTeledyne Continental Motors · TSIO-520 · Reciprocating | Teledyne Continental Motors · TSIO-520 · Reciprocating
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (3 fatalities, 1 serious injury)
Fatal3
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Unknown · Fatal
Crew 2Unknown · Fatal
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.84 inHg
Observation Time13:45
Weather SourceWFAC