Incident Overview
A twin-engine airplane departed Mexico City-Felipe Ángeles Airport at 1018 local time, bound for Dallas-Love Field Airport. The flight carried three occupants. The total flight duration was 4 hours and 23 minutes.
Flight and Descent
While descending toward the destination airport, the right engine failed. Shortly thereafter, the left engine also failed, resulting in a total loss of engine power.
Emergency Landing
The crew reduced altitude and attempted an emergency landing in a corn field located in Lancaster, approximately 31 kilometers southeast of Dallas-Love Field Airport. The airplane touched down with the landing gear extended. After rolling for several dozen meters, it contacted a concrete road, causing the landing gear to shear off. The aircraft then slid for an additional 150 meters before coming to rest.
Rescue and Injuries
All three occupants were rescued from the aircraft. Two of them sustained injuries, one of which was classified as serious. The third occupant was uninjured.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be the pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of power to both engines.