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Aircraft Crash on Mount Colima (XB-DWT)

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On October 2, 1990, a Cessna 421 Golden Eagle (registration XB-DWT) operated by Private Mexico was involved in an aviation accident near Mt Colima, Mexico in flight. 3 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.

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

A twin-engine aircraft crashed on Mount Colima while en route to Autlán de Navarro, killing all three occupants. The wreckage was found 100 meters below the summit.

Incident Overview and Route Details A twin-engine aircraft departed from Monterrey-Del Norte Airport, with its intended destination being Autlán de Navarro. The flight plan included an intermediate stop at Ciudad Guzmán. During the journey, the aircraft encountered unknown circumstances that led to a fatal crash on the slope of Mount Colima, also known as the Colima volcano. The crash site was located approximately 25 kilometers southwest of Ciudad Guzmán Airport. Subsequent recovery efforts located the wreckage 100 meters below the mountain's summit. All three individuals on board the aircraft were killed in the incident.

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What happened in the 2 Oct 1990 Cessna 421 Golden Eagle accident near Mt Colima, Mexico?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed on Mount Colima while en route to Autlán de Navarro, killing all three occupants. The wreckage was found 100 meters below the summit.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 Oct 1990 Cessna 421 Golden Eagle accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Oct 1990 involved a Cessna 421 Golden Eagle, registration XB-DWT, operated by Private Mexico, at Mt Colima, Mexico.

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