6 fatalities

2021-03-27: Cessna 401 (XB-HSW) — Private Mexico — Hermosillo-General Ignacio Pesqueira Garcia, Mexico

Hermosillo-General Ignacio Pesqueira Garcia, MexicoTakeoff (climb)

On March 27, 2021, a Cessna 401 (registration XB-HSW) operated by Private Mexico was involved in an aviation accident near Hermosillo-General Ignacio Pesqueira Garcia, Mexico during takeoff. 6 people were killed. 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.

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A twin-engine aircraft departing Hermosillo Airport struck power cables and crashed 7 km west, bursting into flames. Five occupants died, three were seriously injured, later two died. Leonardo Ciscomani is the only survivor.

Accident Overview

On departure from runway 23 at Hermosillo-General Ignacio Pesqueira Garcia Airport, a twin-engine aircraft initiated a slight right turn but experienced difficulties in gaining altitude. The aircraft subsequently struck power cables and crashed into a field approximately 7 kilometers west of the airport. The impact and resulting fire destroyed the aircraft.

Injuries and Fatalities

Four occupants, including the pilot, were killed in the crash. Three passengers sustained serious injuries. Hours after the accident, two of the three survivors succumbed to their injuries. The undersecretary of Economic Development of Sonora, Leonardo Ciscomani, was reported as the sole survivor.

Sequence of Events

The aircraft departed from runway 23 and began a shallow right turn. During this maneuver, it failed to climb sufficiently, struck overhead power cables, and crashed in a field. The aircraft burst into flames upon impact.

Rescue and Aftermath

Emergency services responded to the crash site. Survivors were transported to medical facilities. The accident remains under investigation.