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Cessna 210 Destroyed in Terrain Impact near Arteaga, Mexico

Arteaga, MX

On December 6, 2007, a Cessna 210 was involved in an aviation accident near Arteaga, MX. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

On December 6, 2007, a Cessna 210 (XB-GTS) was destroyed after impacting mountainous terrain near Arteaga, Coahuila, Mexico. The private pilot sustained fatal injuries. The flight was from Uruapan to Monterrey.

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).

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Dec 2007 Cessna 210 accident near Arteaga, MX?

On December 6, 2007, a Cessna 210 (XB-GTS) was destroyed after impacting mountainous terrain near Arteaga, Coahuila, Mexico. The private pilot sustained fatal injuries. The flight was from Uruapan to Monterrey.

Were there any fatalities in the 6 Dec 2007 Cessna 210 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Dec 2007 involved a Cessna 210, at Arteaga, MX.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20080108X00029. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.