Cessna T206H forced landing results in fatalities on highway near Tampico

No fatalities • Tampico, Mexico

A forced landing following engine power loss led to a collision with a motorcycle in Tamaulipas, Mexico.

What happened

On November 12, 2018, at approximately 2016 UTC, a Cessna T206H, registration XB-ILM, experienced a loss of engine power while operating near Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico. The aircraft was traveling from General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport (MMTM) to General Lucio Blanco International Airport (MMRX) in Reynosa, Tamaulipas.

Following the loss of power, the pilot performed a forced landing onto a highway. During the emergency maneuver, the aircraft collided with a motorcycle. While the pilot and passenger of the airplane were not injured, the collision resulted in 2 fatalities for the individuals traveling on the motorcycle.

Probable cause

Not determined

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 12 Nov 2018 CESSNA T206H accident near Tampico, Mexico?

A forced landing following engine power loss led to a collision with a motorcycle in Tamaulipas, Mexico.

Were there any fatalities in the 12 Nov 2018 CESSNA T206H accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 Nov 2018 involved a CESSNA T206H, at Tampico, Mexico.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not determined

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