No fatalities

Training Flight Runway Excursion at Saltillo-Plan de Guadalupe Airport (XA-UPP)

Saltillo, MexicoLanding (descent or approach)

On May 24, 2018, a Swearingen SA227 Metro III (registration XA-UPP) operated by Aeronaves TSM was involved in an aviation accident near Saltillo, Mexico during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

During a training flight, an aircraft veered left after landing on runway 17 at Saltillo-Plan de Guadalupe Airport. The right main gear was lost, and the plane stopped 600 meters from the threshold. All three crew members evacuated safely, and the aircraft was destroyed.

Incident Overview and Location Details The incident occurred at Saltillo-Plan de Guadalupe Airport while the crew was conducting a training flight. The aircraft was on the ground and had just completed its landing phase on runway 17. ## Sequence of Events After the airplane touched down on runway 17, it veered off the runway to the left. During this excursion, the aircraft lost its right main gear. The plane eventually came to a stop approximately 600 meters from the runway threshold. ## Casualties and Damage Assessment All three crew members on board successfully evacuated the aircraft safely. The airplane sustained significant damage and was declared beyond repair.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 May 2018 Swearingen SA227 Metro III accident near Saltillo, Mexico?

During a training flight, an aircraft veered left after landing on runway 17 at Saltillo-Plan de Guadalupe Airport. The right main gear was lost, and the plane stopped 600 meters from the threshold. All three crew members evacuated safely, and the aircraft was destroyed.

Were there any fatalities in the 24 May 2018 Swearingen SA227 Metro III accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 May 2018 involved a Swearingen SA227 Metro III, registration XA-UPP, operated by Aeronaves TSM, at Saltillo, Mexico.