Cessna 208B forced landing near Tayoltita, Mexico

3 fatalities • Tayoltita, Dgo, Mexico, Mexico

A single-engine airplane sustained substantial damage during an off-airport forced landing in Durango, Mexico.

What happened

On April 1, 2016, at approximately 0900 local time, a Cessna 208B aircraft, registration XA-ULU, was performing a flight from Tayoltita (TAY) to Durango (DGO). During the flight, the aircraft performed an off-airport forced landing near Tayoltita, San Dimas, Durango, Mexico.

There were ten people on board the aircraft at the time of the accident. The impact resulted in 3 fatalities and 7 serious injuries.

Probable cause

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

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Apr 2016 CESSNA 208 B accident near Tayoltita, Dgo, Mexico, Mexico?

A single-engine airplane sustained substantial damage during an off-airport forced landing in Durango, Mexico.

Were there any fatalities in the 1 Apr 2016 CESSNA 208 B accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Apr 2016 involved a CESSNA 208 B, operated by Aéreo Servicios Especializados S. A. de C. V., at Tayoltita, Dgo, Mexico, Mexico.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

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

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