Emergency landing following engine failure

No fatalities • Puente de Ixtla, Mexico • Flight

An aircraft experienced an engine malfunction during flight, leading to a crash landing and injuries to two people on board.

What happened

During the flight, the aircraft experienced a mechanical failure involving one of its engines. In response to the loss of power, the pilot initiated an emergency descent to attempt a landing.

Upon impact with the ground, the aircraft sustained significant structural damage. The landing resulted in the separation of the undercarriage from the airframe. The force of the crash caused the fuselage and the left wing to bend.

Findings

  • The aircraft was operating with an engine failure during the flight phase.
  • The impact caused the loss of the landing gear.
  • There were two injuries reported among the occupants of the aircraft.

Probable cause

The accident was triggered by an engine failure during flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2023-02-10 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident near Puente de Ixtla, Mexico?

An aircraft experienced an engine malfunction during flight, leading to a crash landing and injuries to two people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 2023-02-10 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2023-02-10 involved a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, registration N9634B, operated by Skydive Mexico, at Puente de Ixtla, Mexico.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident was triggered by an engine failure during flight.

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