Cessna 208B crash near Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Mexico

9 fatalities • Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Mexico

A Cessna 208B crashed into wooded terrain shortly after takeoff from an airstrip in Quintana Roo, resulting in nine fatalities.

What happened

On June 13, 2010, at approximately 1800 central daylight time, a Cessna 208B, registration XA-TWK, experienced a loss of control during its initial climb from the Felipe Carrillo Puerto airstrip in Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Quintana Roo, Mexico. The aircraft impacted a heavily wooded area located approximately 0.12 nautical miles northeast of the runway departure end.

The accident resulted in 9 fatal injuries, involving the two pilots and seven passengers on board. At the time of the accident, weather conditions were characterized by visual meteorological conditions.

Probable cause

The official probable cause was not provided in the source material.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Jun 2010 CESSNA 208 B accident near Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Mexico?

A Cessna 208B crashed into wooded terrain shortly after takeoff from an airstrip in Quintana Roo, resulting in nine fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 Jun 2010 CESSNA 208 B accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 9 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Jun 2010 involved a CESSNA 208 B, operated by SERVICIOUS AEREOS MILENIO, at Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Mexico.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The official probable cause was not provided in the source material.

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