No fatalities

Single-Engine Airplane Crashes After Takeoff from Monterrey-Del Norte Airport (XB-MHS)

Monterrey-Del Norte, MexicoTakeoff (climb)

On October 7, 2019, a Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair (registration XB-MHS) operated by Grupo HDA was involved in an aviation accident near Monterrey-Del Norte, Mexico during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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Shortly after takeoff from runway 11, a single-engine airplane lost height during initial climb, struck a highway, and crashed in a field 15 meters below. The pilot was seriously injured.

Accident Summary

A single-engine airplane crashed shortly after departing runway 11 at Monterrey-Del Norte Airport. During the initial climb, the aircraft lost height and impacted a highway located past the runway end. It did not strike any vehicles and continued into a field about 15 meters below the motorway.

Location

The accident occurred at Monterrey-Del Norte Airport. The aircraft had just taken off from runway 11 when it began to descend. The highway where the initial impact happened runs adjacent to the airport beyond the departure end of the runway. The final resting place of the aircraft was in a field situated approximately 15 meters lower than the road surface.

Injuries and Damage

The pilot, who was the sole occupant, sustained serious injuries. The airplane was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft and Flight

The aircraft involved was a single-engine airplane. It was on a departure from Monterrey-Del Norte Airport. The flight was in the initial climb phase when the loss of height occurred.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 Oct 2019 Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair accident near Monterrey-Del Norte, Mexico?

Shortly after takeoff from runway 11, a single-engine airplane lost height during initial climb, struck a highway, and crashed in a field 15 meters below. The pilot was seriously injured.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 Oct 2019 Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Oct 2019 involved a Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair, registration XB-MHS, operated by Grupo HDA, at Monterrey-Del Norte, Mexico.