On March 7, 1997, a Beechcraft 90 King Air (registration XB-CIO) operated by Representaciones de Cristaleria y Peltre de Zamor was involved in an aviation accident near Pesqueria, Mexico in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft ran out of fuel during cruise, resulting in a dual engine flameout. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft experienced a simultaneous loss of power in both engines while cruising, leading to an emergency landing near Pesqueria.
What happened
During a scheduled flight traveling from Saltillo toward Monterrey, the aircraft experienced a total loss of power when both engines ceased functioning at cruising altitude. Following the dual engine failure, the pilot initiated a descent to lower altitudes to manage the emergency.
The crew attempted to perform an emergency landing within an open field situated in the vicinity of Pesqueria. While the impact resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss due to extensive damage, there were no casualties reported. Both occupants of the plane managed to exit the wreckage without sustaining any injuries.
Findings
Investigations into the incident determined that the primary reason for the simultaneous engine failure was fuel exhaustion during the flight.
Probable cause
The aircraft ran out of fuel during cruise, resulting in a dual engine flameout.