Cargo aircraft crash near Culiacán Rosales-Federal de Bachigualato Airport

2 fatalities • Culiacán Rosales, Mexico • Landing (descent or approach)

A cargo flight operating from La Paz, Mexico, crashed into residential buildings during its final approach to Culiacán.

What happened

During a routine cargo transport from La Paz, Mexico, an unidentified aircraft type was performing its final approach toward Culiacán Rosales-Federal de Bachigualato Airport. As the flight neared the runway threshold, the plane descended into a residential area located less than one kilometer from the airport. The impact caused the aircraft to strike multiple houses, which subsequently caught fire and were destroyed.

All of the crew members, consisting of two fatalities, perished in the accident. Although the crash resulted in significant structural damage to several homes, there were no casualties reported among the residents on the ground.

Findings

Preliminary observations indicate that the aircraft was operating at an unsafe altitude during the final phase of the approach. The specific reasons for this low altitude remain undetermined.

Probable cause

The aircraft was performing its final approach at an unsafe altitude.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2006-12-30 Rockwell Sabreliner 40 accident near Culiacán Rosales, Mexico?

A cargo flight operating from La Paz, Mexico, crashed into residential buildings during its final approach to Culiacán.

Were there any fatalities in the 2006-12-30 Rockwell Sabreliner 40 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2006-12-30 involved a Rockwell Sabreliner 40, registration XA-TNP, operated by Jett Paquetería, at Culiacán Rosales, Mexico.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft was performing its final approach at an unsafe altitude.

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