Fatal aircraft accident near Arteaga, Mexico

20 fatalities • Arteaga, Mexico • Flight

A twin-engine airplane crashed into a mountainside in the Sierra Madre range, resulting in the deaths of all 20 people on board.

What happened

While traveling from Uruapan toward Lázaro Cárdenas, a twin engine airplane encountered difficult weather conditions during its flight. While cruising through the area, the aircraft collided with the side of a mountain located approximately 15 km from Arteaga within the Sierra Madre Mountain Range.

The impact caused the airframe to break apart upon hitting the terrain. There were no survivors among the 20 fatalities recorded following the crash.

Findings

Investigations into the accident concluded that the crash was a result of controlled flight into terrain. The aircraft was operating at an altitude that was too low for the surrounding topography, though the specific reason for this insufficient height remained undetermined.

Probable cause

The aircraft flew at an inadequate altitude, leading to a collision with mountainous terrain.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1988-08-31 Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante accident near Arteaga, Mexico?

A twin-engine airplane crashed into a mountainside in the Sierra Madre range, resulting in the deaths of all 20 people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1988-08-31 Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 20 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1988-08-31 involved a Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante, registration XC-COX, operated by Transporte Aéreo Federal, at Arteaga, Mexico.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft flew at an inadequate altitude, leading to a collision with mountainous terrain.

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