On April 6, 2022, a Cessna 340 (registration XB-GHU) operated by Private Mexico was involved in an aviation accident near Club Aéreo Nuevo Santa Rosa (Los Mochis), Mexico during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft landed on a road, leading to a landing gear failure and subsequent fire. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A single-engine aircraft caught fire after landing on a roadway during a flight near Los Mochis International Airport.
What happened
A solo pilot was operating a flight from Los Mochis International Airport toward the Club Aéreo Nuevo Santa Rosa, located to the east-northeast of the city. During the flight, the aircraft landed on a road rather than a designated runway. Following this touchdown, the plane experienced a failure of the undercarriage, which caused the aircraft to veer toward the right side of the path. The movement resulted in the plane coming to a stop in a nearby grassy area, where it subsequently ignited.
Findings
The pilot was the only person on board the aircraft.
The incident resulted in zero fatalities and zero injuries as the pilot was able to evacuate the wreckage safely.
The aircraft sustained serious damage due to the resulting fire.
The primary factor in the accident was the landing on a roadway instead of a prepared landing surface.
Probable cause
The aircraft landed on a road, leading to a landing gear failure and subsequent fire.