Fatal aircraft accident near Tepic Airport

5 fatalities • San Luis de Lozada, Mexico • Takeoff (climb)

A single-engine airplane crashed shortly after departing from Tepic Airport, resulting in the deaths of all five people on board.

What happened

Shortly after departing from Tepic Airport, a single-engine airplane entered an uncontrollable state during its initial climb. The aircraft proceeded to crash in the vicinity of San Luis de Lozada, situated approximately 16 kilometers northeast of the departure airfield.

The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. There were five fatalities recorded among the occupants of the plane, with no survivors reported from the scene.

Findings

The exact reasons for the loss of control remain undetermined, as the crash occurred under unknown circumstances.

Probable cause

The cause of the loss of control and subsequent crash is currently unknown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1977-09-05 Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair accident near San Luis de Lozada, Mexico?

A single-engine airplane crashed shortly after departing from Tepic Airport, resulting in the deaths of all five people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1977-09-05 Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1977-09-05 involved a Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair, registration XA-COB, operated by Transportes Aéreos de Nayarit (TANSA), at San Luis de Lozada, Mexico.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the loss of control and subsequent crash is currently unknown.

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