No fatalities

Aircraft Crashes and Burns After Takeoff from Monterrey-Del Norte Airport (XB-MTC)

Monterrey-Del Norte, MexicoTakeoff (climb)

On May 21, 2015, a Cessna 421A Golden Eagle I (registration XB-MTC) operated by Constructora Maíz Mier was involved in an aviation accident near Monterrey-Del Norte, Mexico during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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Shortly after takeoff, a pilot encountered unknown technical problems and attempted emergency landing. The aircraft crashed in a pasture, came to rest upside down, and burst into flames. All five occupants were quickly rescued.

Accident Overview

A single-engine aircraft crashed shortly after taking off from Monterrey-Del Norte Airport in Mexico. The pilot reported unknown technical problems during the climb and attempted an emergency landing in the Seventh Military Zone of the Secretary of the National Defense, located west of the airport.

Crash and Rescue

The aircraft touched down in a pasture, overturned, and came to rest inverted. It then burst into flames. Military personnel on site quickly rescued all five occupants before the fire spread. The aircraft was partially destroyed by the fire.

Aircraft and Occupants

The specific aircraft type, registration, and other details were not provided. All five people on board were rescued without reported injuries. The extent of property damage was limited to the aircraft itself, which was largely consumed by fire.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 May 2015 Cessna 421A Golden Eagle I accident near Monterrey-Del Norte, Mexico?

Shortly after takeoff, a pilot encountered unknown technical problems and attempted emergency landing. The aircraft crashed in a pasture, came to rest upside down, and burst into flames. All five occupants were quickly rescued.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 May 2015 Cessna 421A Golden Eagle I accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 May 2015 involved a Cessna 421A Golden Eagle I, registration XB-MTC, operated by Constructora Maíz Mier, at Monterrey-Del Norte, Mexico.