No fatalities

Aircraft Incident at Los Mochis International Airport (XB-GHU)

Club Aéreo Nuevo Santa Rosa (Los Mochis), MexicoLanding (descent or approach)

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. 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.

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

A single-pilot aircraft departed Los Mochis International Airport for Club Aéreo Nuevo Santa Rosa. After landing on a road, it suffered an undercarriage failure, veered right, and caught fire, though the pilot evacuated safely.

Incident Overview and Flight Details A pilot, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft, departed from Los Mochis International Airport. The intended destination for the flight was the Club Aéreo Nuevo Santa Rosa, which is situated to the east-northeast of the city. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, or operator. ## Accident Sequence and Outcome During the landing phase, the aircraft touched down on a road. Following this, the airplane experienced an apparent undercarriage failure. The aircraft then veered to the right and eventually came to rest in a grassy area. Upon coming to rest, the aircraft burst into flames. The pilot successfully evacuated the aircraft safely. The aircraft sustained serious damage as a result of the fire.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Apr 2022 Cessna 340 accident near Club Aéreo Nuevo Santa Rosa (Los Mochis), Mexico?

A single-pilot aircraft departed Los Mochis International Airport for Club Aéreo Nuevo Santa Rosa. After landing on a road, it suffered an undercarriage failure, veered right, and caught fire, though the pilot evacuated safely.

Were there any fatalities in the 6 Apr 2022 Cessna 340 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Apr 2022 involved a Cessna 340, registration XB-GHU, operated by Private Mexico, at Club Aéreo Nuevo Santa Rosa (Los Mochis), Mexico.