2 fatalities

2022-12-30: Canadair CL-600 Challenger (XB-SGV) — Private Mexico — Venado, Mexico

Venado, MexicoFlight

On December 30, 2022, a Canadair CL-600 Challenger (registration XB-SGV) operated by Private Mexico was involved in an aviation accident near Venado, Mexico in flight. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft disappeared and disintegrated during a positioning flight from Celaya to Saltillo, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

During the early afternoon, an aircraft departed from Celaya-Capitán Rogelio Castillo Airport, operating as a positioning flight destined for Saltillo. While the aircraft was maintaining an altitude of FL260, communication with the crew was lost.

Following the loss of contact, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent. The plane subsequently disintegrated over an unpopulated region situated in the vicinity of Venado. The accident resulted in two fatalities among the occupants.

Findings

  • The aircraft underwent an uncontrolled descent prior to breaking up in mid-air.