On February 10, 2023, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (registration N9634B) operated by Skydive Mexico was involved in an aviation accident near Puente de Ixtla, Mexico in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was triggered by an engine failure during flight. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
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.
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