2 fatalities

15 Jul 2017: CESSNA T210 — Cerro Viejo, Mexico

Cerro Viejo, Mexico

On 15 Jul 2017, a CESSNA T210 was involved in an aviation accident near Cerro Viejo, Mexico. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On July 15, 2017, a Cessna T210N (XB-LJK) collided with terrain in Cerro Viejo, Mexico, after losing engine power. The pilot and passenger sustained fatal injuries; the aircraft was substantially damaged.

Accident Details

On July 15, 2017, at 1616 coordinated universal time, a Cessna T210N, Mexican registration XB-LJK, collided with terrain in Cerro Viejo, Mexico, following a loss of engine power. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was substantially damaged.

Flight Information

The airplane was registered to and operated by a private individual. The flight originated from the Guadalajara International Airport (MMGL), Guadalajara, Mexico, with a destination of Playa de Oro International Airport (MMZO), Playa de Oro, Mexico.

Investigation

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Mexican government. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC) of the Secretariat of Communications and Transportation, Mexico.