Fatal aircraft accident near Monterrey-General Mariano Escobido Airport

5 fatalities • Monterrey-General Mariano Escobedo, Mexico • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft crashed during its initial climb from Monterrey, Mexico, resulting in the deaths of all five people on board.

What happened

During a logistics mission traveling to Santa Lucía AFB, an aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure shortly after departing from runway 11 at Monterrey-General Mariano Escobido Airport. While ascending, the aircraft entered a right-hand bank and subsequently struck the ground in the vicinity of the VIP tarmac. The impact was followed by a post-crash fire that consumed the wreckage.

There were five fatalities recorded in the accident, involving the two pilots and three officers on board. No survivors were reported from the wreckage.

Findings

  • The aircraft was engaged in a support flight to Santa Lucía AFB at the time of the incident.
  • The accident occurred during the initial climb phase of the flight.
  • The sequence of events involved a sudden rightward banking motion leading to the impact.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2010-11-24 Antonov AN-32 accident near Monterrey-General Mariano Escobedo, Mexico?

An aircraft crashed during its initial climb from Monterrey, Mexico, resulting in the deaths of all five people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 2010-11-24 Antonov AN-32 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2010-11-24 involved a Antonov AN-32, registration 3101, operated by Mexican Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Mexicana, at Monterrey-General Mariano Escobedo, Mexico.

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