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February 25, 2012 · Cessna T210N · N6YY

Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico, MX

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 25, 2012
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico, MX
Aircraft
Cessna T210N
Tail Number
N6YY
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CEN12WA178

On February 25, 2012, about 1130 central standard time, a Cessna T210N, N6YY, struck high tension wires and impacted terrain near Torreon International Airport (MMTC), Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico. The commercial pilot, who was the sole occupant, was fatally injured. There was a postimpact fire and the airplane was destroyed. The airplane was owned by a private individual and was operated as a "private/not commercial" flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The flight originated from J. Agustin Castro Airport (MM16), Lerdo, Durango, Mexico, and was destined for MMTC. 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. The NTSB designated a U.S. Accredited Representative under the provisions of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Annex 13 as the state of registry, and as the state of manufacture of the aircraft and the engine. All inquiries should be directed to: Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes (SCT) Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC) Col Narvarte, Del. Benito Juárez Mexico, D.F., Mexico c.p. 15620 Tel: (55) 57239300 Website: www.sct.gob.mx

Full Narrative

On February 25, 2012, about 1130 central standard time, a Cessna T210N, N6YY, struck high tension wires and impacted terrain near Torreon International Airport (MMTC), Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico. The commercial pilot, who was the sole occupant, was fatally injured. There was a postimpact fire and the airplane was destroyed. The airplane was owned by a private individual and was operated as a "private/not commercial" flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The flight originated from J. Agustin Castro Airport (MM16), Lerdo, Durango, Mexico, and was destined for MMTC. 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. The NTSB designated a U.S. Accredited Representative under the provisions of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Annex 13 as the state of registry, and as the state of manufacture of the aircraft and the engine. All inquiries should be directed to: Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes (SCT) Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC) Col Narvarte, Del. Benito Juárez Mexico, D.F., Mexico c.p. 15620 Tel: (55) 57239300 Website: www.sct.gob.mx

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 UTC
Nearest AirportTorreon International (1nm)
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna T210N
Tail NumberN6YY
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · TSIO-520 SER · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

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