2 fatalities

Cargo Aircraft Crashes into Houses Near Culiacán Airport, Both Pilots Killed (XA-TNP)

Culiacán Rosales, MexicoLanding (descent or approach)

On December 30, 2006, a Rockwell Sabreliner 40 (registration XA-TNP) operated by Jett Paquetería was involved in an aviation accident near Culiacán Rosales, Mexico during landing or approach. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A cargo flight from La Paz, Mexico, crashed into houses near Culiacán Rosales-Federal de Bachigualato Airport, killing both pilots. No ground casualties occurred despite several homes being destroyed by fire. The crew was approaching at an unsafe altitude for unknown reasons.

Accident Overview

A cargo aircraft conducting a flight from La Paz, Mexico, crashed onto several houses during the final approach to Culiacán Rosales-Federal de Bachigualato Airport. The impact occurred less than one kilometer from the runway threshold.

Casualties and Damage

Both pilots onboard were killed in the accident. Despite the destruction of several houses by fire, there were no casualties reported on the ground.

Circumstances

The flight from La Paz was described as uneventful prior to the approach. For reasons that remain unknown, the crew was completing the approach at an unsafe altitude, which led to the crash.

Frequently asked questions

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

A cargo flight from La Paz, Mexico, crashed into houses near Culiacán Rosales-Federal de Bachigualato Airport, killing both pilots. No ground casualties occurred despite several homes being destroyed by fire. The crew was approaching at an unsafe altitude for unknown reasons.

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

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

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