Aircraft impact near Hermosillo-General Ignacio Pesqueira Garcia Airport

9 fatalities • Hermosillo-General Ignacio Pesqueira Garcia, Mexico • Landing (descent or approach)

A flight arriving from Mexico City crashed into a mountainside during its approach to Hermosillo, resulting in the loss of all nine people on board.

What happened

An aircraft traveling from Mexico City was performing an approach to runway 23 at Hermosili-General Ignacio Pesqueira Garcia Airport when the accident occurred. While descending, air traffic control notified the crew regarding deteriorating weather conditions and reduced visibility in the area.

During the final approach phase, while the aircraft was at an altitude of 1,800 feet, it collided with the slope of Mt El Bachoco. The impact took place approximately 10.4 km before reaching the threshold of runway 23. The collision resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft and nine fatalities.

Findings

  • The crew was operating under conditions of limited visibility due to poor weather.
  • The aircraft struck terrain short of the intended runway.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a mountainside during an approach in poor visibility and adverse weather conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1993-01-08 Learjet 35 accident near Hermosillo-General Ignacio Pesqueira Garcia, Mexico?

A flight arriving from Mexico City crashed into a mountainside during its approach to Hermosillo, resulting in the loss of all nine people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1993-01-08 Learjet 35 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 9 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1993-01-08 involved a Learjet 35, registration XA-LAN, operated by Avemex - Aviacion Ejecutiva Mexicana, at Hermosillo-General Ignacio Pesqueira Garcia, Mexico.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck a mountainside during an approach in poor visibility and adverse weather conditions.

Loading the flight search…