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. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck vegetation during a go-around maneuver initiated due to stormy weather conditions. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A single-engine aircraft crashed into a lagoon after colliding with vegetation during a missed approach at Punta Pájaros Airport.
What happened
During the final approach phase at Punta Pájaros Airport, the flight crew encountered stormy weather conditions. In response to the deteriorating environment, the pilot initiated a go-around procedure to attempt to regain necessary altitude. During this climb, the single-engine aircraft struck dense bushes and subsequently crashed into a nearby lagoon.
All 14 occupants on board were able to evacuate the wreckage following the impact. While the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss, the passengers and crew sustained only minor injuries.
Findings
At the time of the accident, the weather conditions were described as marginal. The primary factor in the sequence of events was the collision with vegetation while the crew was attempting to gain height during the aborted landing.
Probable cause
The aircraft struck vegetation during a go-around maneuver initiated due to stormy weather conditions.