On November 3, 2008, a Beechcraft 200 Super King Air (registration N200JL) operated by John A. Lyddon was involved in an aviation accident near Punta Chivato, Mexico during takeoff. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft entered a stall during the takeoff phase, leading to a loss of altitude and a fatal crash. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine aircraft crashed following takeoff from Punta Chivato, resulting in the death of the pilot.
What happened
A twin-engine aircraft was performing a multi-leg journey originating in the South Pacific with a destination in the United States. The flight path included a scheduled stop at Punta Chivato Airfield in Baja California Sur to disembark a passenger.
Upon departing from Punta Chivato, the aircraft experienced a significant loss of airspeed and altitude. The aircraft entered a stall condition shortly after departure, leading to a crash in the vicinity of the Hotel Posada de la Flores. The impact was followed by a post-crash fire that completely destroyed the twin-engine aircraft. The pilot was the only occupant confirmed to be killed in the accident.
Findings
The aircraft suffered a stall during the initial climb phase of the flight, which directly led to the loss of altitude and subsequent impact with the ground.
Probable cause
The aircraft entered a stall during the takeoff phase, leading to a loss of altitude and a fatal crash.