Accident Overview
On May 2, 2004, at 1600 central daylight time, a Twin Commander 840 twin turbo-prop airplane, Mexican registration XC-JEH, was destroyed following a loss of control after an encounter with weather. The accident occurred while the aircraft was in cruise flight near Milpillas, State of Aguas Calientes, in the Republic of Mexico.
Flight Details
The public use flight originated from Ciudad Juarez, State of Chihuahua, at approximately 1400, and was destined for the Mexico City International Airport in Mexico City. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed for the domestic cross-country flight, and an instrument flight rules (IFR) flight plan was filed.
Occupants and Injuries
The airline transport rated pilot, first officer, and the five passengers on board were fatally injured.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft was a Twin Commander 840, a twin turbo-prop design. The specific registration was XC-JEH. The airplane was destroyed by the impact and subsequent events.
Circumstances
The flight encountered weather conditions during cruise, leading to a loss of control. The precise nature of the weather encounter was not further detailed in the source.