Aircraft fire following landing error near Los Mochis

No fatalities • Club Aéreo Nuevo Santa Rosa (Los Mochis), Mexico • Landing (descent or approach)

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2022-04-06 Cessna 340 accident near Club Aéreo Nuevo Santa Rosa (Los Mochis), Mexico?

A single-engine aircraft caught fire after landing on a roadway during a flight near Los Mochis International Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 2022-04-06 Cessna 340 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2022-04-06 involved a Cessna 340, registration XB-GHU, operated by Private Mexico, at Club Aéreo Nuevo Santa Rosa (Los Mochis), Mexico.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft landed on a road, leading to a landing gear failure and subsequent fire.

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