No fatalities

2012-12-07: Britten-Norman Islander (XC-UPJ) — Government of the State of Nayarit — La Yesca, Mexico

La Yesca, MexicoTakeoff (climb)

On December 7, 2012, a Britten-Norman Islander (registration XC-UPJ) operated by Government of the State of Nayarit was involved in an aviation accident near La Yesca, Mexico during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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A twin-engine aircraft on an ambulance flight veered off the runway during takeoff due to strong crosswinds, coming to rest in a wooded area. All three occupants were rescued, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview

A twin-engine aircraft operating an ambulance flight experienced a loss of control during takeoff after encountering strong crosswinds. The flight was transporting two soldiers injured in a car crash and one pilot from La Yesca to the Zapopan Air Base. During the takeoff roll, the airplane veered off the runway to the right and came to rest in a wooded area.

Takeoff and Emergency

The accident occurred while the aircraft was still on the ground, during the initial phase of departure. The crew had not yet lifted off when the strong crosswinds affected the aircraft's directional control. The airplane then departed the prepared surface and entered the adjacent wooded terrain, where it came to a stop.

Rescue and Damage

All three occupants—the two injured soldiers and the pilot—were rescued from the aircraft. The airplane sustained substantial damage and was deemed beyond economical repair. No further details about the extent of damage or the condition of the occupants were provided.