On June 14, 2010, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (registration XA-TWK) operated by Servicios Aéreos Milenio was involved in an aviation accident near Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Mexico during takeoff. 9 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent during the initial climb phase following takeoff. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A single-engine aircraft crashed into a wooded area shortly after takeoff from Felipe Carrillo Puerto Airport, resulting in no survivors.
What happened
During the initial climb phase following departure from Felipe Carrillo Puerto Airport, a single-engine airplane experienced an uncontrolled descent. The aircraft struck a wooded area located beyond the end of the runway in a nose-first impact. The crash resulted in the destruction of the aircraft and the deaths of all 9 occupants.
Among the deceased were seven members of a political campaign team associated with the candidate for Governor of Quintana Roo, Roberto Borge.
Findings
No specific technical findings regarding the mechanical state of the aircraft were provided in the initial report, though the descent became uncontrolled immediately after the takeoff sequence.
Probable cause
The aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent during the initial climb phase following takeoff.