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July 15, 2017 · Cessna T210 · XB-LJK

Cerro Viejo, MX

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 15, 2017
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Cerro Viejo, MX
Aircraft
Cessna T210
Tail Number
XB-LJK
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN17WA276

On July 15, 2017, at 1616 coordinated universal time, a Cessna T210N, Mexican registration XB-LJK, collided with the terrain in Cerro Viejo, Mexico, following a loss of engine power. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The airplane was registered to and operated by a private individual. The flight originated from the Guadalajara International Airport (MMGL), Guadalajara, Mexico, with a destination of Playa de Oro International Airport (MMZO), Playa de Oro, Mexico.The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Mexican government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Mexican government. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC) Secretariat of Communications and Transportation Blvd. Adolfo López Mateos 1990, piso 4 Col. Los Alpes Tlacopac, Del. Álvaro Obregón Codigo Postal 01010 México, D.F. Mexico Tel.: (52) 55 5723-9400 E-mail: cidaiac@sct.gob.mx

Full Narrative

On July 15, 2017, at 1616 coordinated universal time, a Cessna T210N, Mexican registration XB-LJK, collided with the terrain in Cerro Viejo, Mexico, following a loss of engine power. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The airplane was registered to and operated by a private individual. The flight originated from the Guadalajara International Airport (MMGL), Guadalajara, Mexico, with a destination of Playa de Oro International Airport (MMZO), Playa de Oro, Mexico.The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Mexican government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Mexican government. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC) Secretariat of Communications and Transportation Blvd. Adolfo López Mateos 1990, piso 4 Col. Los Alpes Tlacopac, Del. Álvaro Obregón Codigo Postal 01010 México, D.F. Mexico Tel.: (52) 55 5723-9400 E-mail: cidaiac@sct.gob.mx

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:16 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown

Aircraft

AircraftCessna T210
Tail NumberXB-LJK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Fatal

Conditions

WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

Appendix: Source Data