No fatalities

Single-Engine Aircraft Accident at Punta Pájaros Airport (XA-UBL)

Punta Pájaros, MexicoLanding (descent or approach)

On October 30, 2006, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (registration XA-UBL) operated by Aerotucán was involved in an aviation accident near Punta Pájaros, Mexico during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a lagoon near Punta Pájaros Airport during a go-around in stormy weather. All 14 occupants evacuated with minor injuries, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Context During a final approach to Punta Pájaros Airport, the crew of a single-engine aircraft encountered poor weather conditions, specifically stormy weather. The source notes that weather conditions were marginal at the time of the accident. In response to these conditions, the pilot initiated a go-around procedure. The aircraft was attempting to gain height when the incident occurred. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or exact location beyond the airport and a lagoon. ## Accident Sequence and Outcome While trying to gain height after initiating the go-around, the single-engine aircraft collided with bushes and subsequently crashed into a lagoon. The impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair. All 14 occupants on board were able to evacuate the aircraft. According to the source, all occupants sustained minor injuries. The investigation source does not provide a formal probable cause determination, but it attributes the accident to the marginal weather conditions encountered during the final approach and go-around.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 30 Oct 2006 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident near Punta Pájaros, Mexico?

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a lagoon near Punta Pájaros Airport during a go-around in stormy weather. All 14 occupants evacuated with minor injuries, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 30 Oct 2006 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 30 Oct 2006 involved a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, registration XA-UBL, operated by Aerotucán, at Punta Pájaros, Mexico.