Fatal aircraft accident near Monterrey-General Mariano Escobido Airport

9 fatalities • Monterrey-General Mariano Escobedo, Mexico • Takeoff (climb)

A twin-engine aircraft crashed during its initial climb from Monterrey, resulting in the deaths of all nine people on board.

What happened

During a night flight departing from Monterrey-General Mariano Escobido Airport, a twin-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during the climb phase. The flight was being operated to transport the Attorney General of the Republic, accompanied by seven passengers and two pilots.

Shortly after takeoff, the crew communicated that the aircraft had reached an altitude of 3,000 feet. Following this transmission, the plane entered an uncontrolled descent. The aircraft struck a field situated approximately 4 km from the airport. The impact occurred roughly one minute after the departure from the runway. The accident resulted in nine fatalities, with no survivors among the crew or passengers.

Findings

Following the impact, the investigation focused on the transition from a steady climb to an uncommanded descent. The aircraft's descent became unrecoverable almost immediately after reaching the 3,000-foot mark, leading to the crash in the nearby field.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1992-10-19 Rockwell Gulfstream 695 Jetprop 980 accident near Monterrey-General Mariano Escobedo, Mexico?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed during its initial climb from Monterrey, resulting in the deaths of all nine people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1992-10-19 Rockwell Gulfstream 695 Jetprop 980 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 9 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1992-10-19 involved a Rockwell Gulfstream 695 Jetprop 980, registration XC-AA38, operated by Procuraduría General de la República, at Monterrey-General Mariano Escobedo, Mexico.

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