What happened
Following a departure from Loreto Airport, the flight crew identified mechanical issues with the aircraft. In response to these technical complications, the decision was made to abort the mission and return to the airport.
During the final approach over the Gulf of California, the aircraft was in a gear-up configuration. The plane impacted the water surface and settled in the sea at a location near the shoreline, positioned a few dozen meters before the threshold of runway 34.
Despite the impact, both pilots were able to exit the wreckage without sustaining any injuries. The aircraft itself sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
Findings
- The aircraft was operating with its landing gear retracted during the final approach.
- Technical problems encountered immediately after takeoff necessitated the return to the airfield.