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Twin-Engine Aircraft Crash in Baja California Sur (XC-HAQ)

Monterrey, MexicoTakeoff (climb)

On October 17, 2008, a Cessna 402 (registration XC-HAQ) operated by Government of the State of Baja California Sur was involved in an aviation accident near Monterrey, Mexico during takeoff. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Controlled flight into terrain. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into Mt El Fraile while climbing in clouds on a flight from Monterrey to La Paz, killing all three occupants, including a state finance secretary.

Incident Overview and Flight Details On 1200LT, a twin-engine aircraft departed from Monterrey-General Mariano Escobido Airport, bound for La Paz, Baja California Sur. The flight carried a total of three individuals: two pilots and one passenger. The crew consisted of Jaime Emilio Real Cosío, serving as the pilot, and Armando Ávila Ochoa, serving as the copilot. The sole passenger was Nabor García Aguirre, who held the position of Finance Secretary for the Baja California Sur State Government. The aircraft's registration and specific type were not provided in the official source material. During the climb phase of the flight, the aircraft encountered cloud cover. While navigating through these conditions, the aircraft struck the slope of Mt El Fraile. The wreckage was located later that afternoon. The impact forces and a subsequent post-crash fire resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. All three occupants on board were killed in the accident.

Probable cause

Controlled flight into terrain
Controlled flight into terrain

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 Oct 2008 Cessna 402 accident near Monterrey, Mexico?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into Mt El Fraile while climbing in clouds on a flight from Monterrey to La Paz, killing all three occupants, including a state finance secretary.

Were there any fatalities in the 17 Oct 2008 Cessna 402 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Oct 2008 involved a Cessna 402, registration XC-HAQ, operated by Government of the State of Baja California Sur, at Monterrey, Mexico.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Controlled flight into terrain

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