Accident
On December 6, 2007, at 1308 central standard time, a Cessna 210, registration XB-GTS, serial number 21057478, was destroyed upon impact with mountainous terrain in the area of Mesa de las Tablas, approximately 26 nautical miles southeast of Arteaga, Coahuila, Mexico. The private pilot sustained fatal injuries.
Flight Details
The flight originated from Uruapan International Airport, near Uruapan, Michoacan, and was destined for Del Norte International Airport, near Monterrey, Nuevo Leon.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft was equipped with a 260 horsepower Teledyne Continental Motors IO-470-E engine driving a McCauley D2A36C33 propeller.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the control and supervision of the Government of the Republic of Mexico. Any further information may be obtained from the Secretaria de Comunicaciones y Transportes (SCT) Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil (DGAC).