Accident Overview
On May 5, 2009, at approximately 0900 central daylight time, a Cessna 340 twin-engine aircraft registered in Mexico as XB-CUC crashed during an attempted return to land at General Heriberto Jara Corona International Airport in Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico. The flight had departed from the same airport and was bound for McAllen, Texas. Shortly after takeoff, the pilot requested clearance to return to the airport, which was granted by the control tower. The accident occurred during the landing attempt.
Aircraft and Flight Details
The aircraft involved was a Cessna 340, bearing Mexican registration XB-CUC. The planned itinerary was from Veracruz to McAllen, Texas. No further information about the aircraft's ownership or maintenance history was provided in the official source. A technical adviser from Cessna Aircraft traveled to Veracruz to assist the Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC) in its investigation.
Injuries
The accident resulted in multiple casualties. The pilot and two passengers sustained fatal injuries, while one passenger suffered serious injuries. The official report did not specify the total number of occupants beyond the injured parties, nor did it provide details on the nature of the injuries.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Mexico, conducted by the DGAC. The information released is limited to what the Mexican authorities have made public. For further details, inquiries may be directed to the Secretaria de Comunicaciones y Transportes (SCT) in Mexico City. The official report did not state a probable cause for the accident.