Aircraft crash off Coatzacoalcos during initial climb

8 fatalities • Coatzacoalcos, Mexico • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft crashed into the sea near Coatzacoalcos shortly after departing Minatitlán, resulting in the deaths of all eight people on board.

What happened

A flight operating a multi-leg route from Culiacán to Veracruz, which included scheduled stops in Puebla and Minatitlán, ended in a fatal accident. The aircraft was carrying a total of eight people, consisting of two pilots and six employees of the Coaster Company.

Approximately one minute after departing from Minatitlán Airport, the aircraft type entered an uncontrolled descent while performing its initial climb. The plane impacted the sea in the vicinity of Coatzacoalcos. Following the accident, small amounts of debris were discovered on local beaches the next day. However, the primary wreckage of the aircraft was never located.

All eight fatalities occurred during the accident, as there were no survivors among the crew or the passengers.

Findings

The investigation noted that the loss of control occurred during the initial climb phase immediately following takeoff from the intermediate stop.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent during the initial climb phase following takeoff from Minatitlán.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2010-10-06 Cessna 501 Citation I accident near Coatzacoalcos, Mexico?

An aircraft crashed into the sea near Coatzacoalcos shortly after departing Minatitlán, resulting in the deaths of all eight people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 2010-10-06 Cessna 501 Citation I accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 8 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2010-10-06 involved a Cessna 501 Citation I, registration XA-TKY, operated by Aviones Taxi AIFE, at Coatzacoalcos, Mexico.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent during the initial climb phase following takeoff from Minatitlán.

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