4 fatalities

15 Oct 2010: BEECH A36 (N212DB) — Ensenada, Mexico

Ensenada, Mexico

On 15 Oct 2010, a BEECH A36 (registration N212DB) was involved in an aviation accident near Ensenada, Mexico. 4 people were killed. The investigation identified Other authority investigated as a causal factor. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A Beech A36 (N212DB) impacted mountainous terrain near Ensenada, Mexico, on October 15, 2010, resulting in a post-impact fire and fatal injuries to the pilot and three passengers.

Accident Details

On October 15, 2010, at 2200 coordinated universal time (1400 local), a Beech A36 aircraft, registered as N212DB and owned by Lyon Roger C Trustee, was destroyed when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Ensenada, Mexico. The aircraft was piloted by an instrument-rated private pilot. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot and three passengers sustained fatal injuries.

Flight History

The flight originated from Ensenada, Mexico, and was en route to San Quintin, Mexico. According to several reports, the airplane impacted in mountainous terrain 18 nautical miles south of Ensenada. A post-impact fire ensued.

Investigation

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Mexican government. This report is for informational purposes only. The responsible authorities are the Secretaria de Comunicaciones y Transportes (SCT) and the Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil (DGAC), located at Col Narvarte, Del. Benito Juárez, Mexico, D.F, Mexico c.p. 15620, Tel: (55)57239300.

Contributing factors

Other authority investigated