Accident Overview
On May 9, 2017, at approximately 1430 UTC, a Cessna P210N airplane, registered as N116DC, impacted trees and terrain during an emergency descent near San Vicente Tancoayalab, Mexico. The event occurred after the aircraft encountered lightning strikes during the cruise phase of flight. The pilot sustained serious injuries, and the airplane was destroyed upon impact.
Flight Details
The flight originated from General Juan Alvarez International Airport, near Acapulco, Mexico, and was destined for Mc Allen Miller International Airport, near Mc Allen, Texas. No other details about the flight or crew were provided in the source.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC) of Mexico. The DGAC is the authority responsible for determining the circumstances of the accident. This report is based solely on information released by or obtained from the government of Mexico. Further information may be obtained from the DGAC at the provided address.
Damage and Injuries
The aircraft was destroyed. The pilot was seriously injured; no other injuries were reported in the source.