What happened
During a recent flight departing from Xcalak Airfield, an aviation accident occurred while the aircraft was in its climbing phase. Shortly after leaving the runway, the aircraft experienced a loss of power due to an engine malfunction. This failure caused the plane to lose sufficient airspeed, leading to an aerodynamic stall.
Following the stall, the aircraft descended into the sea. The impact resulted in the total loss of the airframe as it sank beneath the water. Emergency responders located and rescued the pilot from the scene. The incident resulted in one injury to the pilot, who sustained minor wounds during the event.
Findings
Investigations into the accident determined that the primary factor was an engine failure occurring during the initial climb period.