7 fatalities

Go-Around Leads to Collision with Terrain Near Poza Rica Airport (XA-LIG)

Poza Rica, MexicoLanding (descent or approach)

On May 5, 1984, a Beechcraft 200 Super King Air (registration XA-LIG) operated by Private Mexico was involved in an aviation accident near Poza Rica, Mexico during landing or approach. 7 people were killed. 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.

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On approach to Poza Rica-Tuxpan-Tajin Airport, a plane hit a pylon and trees during a go-around, crashing on a hill. All seven occupants died. Visibility was below minima.

Accident Sequence

On approach to Poza Rica-Tuxpan-Tajin Airport, the flight crew encountered limited visibility due to fog. During the approach to runway 08, the aircraft struck a pylon located approximately one kilometer short of the runway threshold. The crew subsequently initiated a go-around. However, during the go-around, the aircraft struck trees and subsequently crashed on a hill located 8.8 kilometers past the runway. The aircraft burst into flames upon impact.

Casualties

All seven occupants on board were killed in the accident.

Conditions

At the time of the accident, the visibility was reported to be below the established minima for the approach procedure.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 May 1984 Beechcraft 200 Super King Air accident near Poza Rica, Mexico?

On approach to Poza Rica-Tuxpan-Tajin Airport, a plane hit a pylon and trees during a go-around, crashing on a hill. All seven occupants died. Visibility was below minima.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 May 1984 Beechcraft 200 Super King Air accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 7 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 May 1984 involved a Beechcraft 200 Super King Air, registration XA-LIG, operated by Private Mexico, at Poza Rica, Mexico.