On November 5, 2007, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (registration XA-UBC) operated by Calafia Airlines (Aéreo Calafia) was involved in an aviation accident near Culiacán Rosales, Mexico during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft entered a stall while the pilot was performing a 180-degree turn shortly after takeoff. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft experienced a stall and subsequent crash into a field shortly after departing from a runway, resulting in injuries to all onboard.
What happened
During the initial climb phase following departure from runway 02, the pilot attempted to execute a 180-degree turn. During this maneuver, the aircraft entered a stall, leading to a loss of control. The plane subsequently impacted an open field situated approximately one kilometer away from the airfield. Upon impact, the aircraft overturned and came to rest in an inverted position.
Findings
The aircraft was destroyed during the impact.
There were 15 injuries reported among the occupants.
The primary factor in the accident was the aircraft stall during the turning maneuver.
Probable cause
The aircraft entered a stall while the pilot was performing a 180-degree turn shortly after takeoff.