Aircraft accident near La Rosita, Coahuila

13 fatalities • La Rosita, Mexico • Flight

A charter flight traveling from Las Vegas to Monterrey crashed in a desert region of Coahuila, resulting in the deaths of all 13 people on board.

What happened

A charter flight departed from Las Vegas-McCarran Airport at 14:52 local time, bound for Monterrey. The aircraft was transporting 11 passengers, who were traveling to Mexico following a boxing event in Las Vegas, along with two pilots. During the flight, the crew was operating at FL370 when they received clearance to climb to FL390, with a subsequent instruction to reach FL410 after five minutes.

During this phase of the flight, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent. The plane eventually struck the ground in a nearly level attitude within a desert area situated near La Rosita, Coahuila. The impact and a subsequent fire caused the total destruction of the aircraft. All 13 occupants, including the crew, were killed in the accident. Search teams located the wreckage the day after the event.

Findings

The aircraft was traveling at a high altitude when it transitioned into a sudden uncontrolled descent prior to impacting the desert terrain.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2019-05-05 Canadair CL-601 Challenger accident near La Rosita, Mexico?

A charter flight traveling from Las Vegas to Monterrey crashed in a desert region of Coahuila, resulting in the deaths of all 13 people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 2019-05-05 Canadair CL-601 Challenger accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 13 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2019-05-05 involved a Canadair CL-601 Challenger, registration N601VH, operated by Compañía de Aviación y Logística Empresarial S.A.P.I., at La Rosita, Mexico.

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