No fatalities

2008-04-25: Cessna 421A Golden Eagle I (XB-WUF) — Unipolares y Espectaculares del Norte — Saltillo, Mexico

Saltillo, MexicoTakeoff (climb)

On April 25, 2008, a Cessna 421A Golden Eagle I (registration XB-WUF) operated by Unipolares y Espectaculares del Norte was involved in an aviation accident near Saltillo, Mexico during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: An engine fire of unknown origin occurred during the initial climb phase. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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An engine fire during the initial climb caused an aircraft to crash land in a field near Saltillo, Mexico, resulting in no fatalities.

What happened

During the early stages of flight from Saltillo-Plan de Guadalupe Airport, an aircraft experienced a mechanical failure involving one of its engines. While performing the initial climb following departure, the engine ignited, causing a fire in flight.

In response to the emergency, the pilot initiated an unplanned descent to perform an emergency landing. The aircraft subsequently struck a field located beyond the end of the runway. The impact caused the airframe to burst into flames, resulting in the total destruction of the plane.

Despite the severity of the crash and the subsequent fire, all six occupants managed to exit the wreckage. There were no fatalities reported, though the individuals sustained minor injuries during the evacuation and impact.

Findings

Official investigations into the incident concluded that the primary factor was an engine fire occurring for undetermined reasons.

Probable cause

An engine fire of unknown origin occurred during the initial climb phase.