On March 20, 2003, a Beechcraft 200 Super King Air (registration XC-ADP) operated by Procuraduría General de la República was involved in an aviation accident near Badiraguato, Mexico during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft veered off the runway and struck rocks after losing directional control during the landing phase. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A twin-engine aircraft veered off the runway and collided with rocks following its landing at Badiraguato Airport, resulting in no injuries.
What happened
Upon completing its landing at Badiraguato Airport, a twin engine aircraft experienced a loss of directional control. The aircraft veered away from the active runway and moved into an area containing rock formations. During the excursion, the plane struck these rocks, which caused the separation of the tail section from the fuselage. The aircraft eventually came to a complete stop after the impact.
Findings
The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
There were zero fatalities and zero injuries reported among the five people on board.
The primary factor in the accident was the loss of control immediately following the landing phase.
Probable cause
The aircraft veered off the runway and struck rocks after losing directional control during the landing phase.
