Aircraft crash following engine failure near Saltillo-Plan de Guadalupe Airport

No fatalities • Saltillo, Mexico • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft experienced engine power loss and vibration during its initial climb, leading to a crash in nearby vegetation.

What happened

During a departure from runway 35 at Saltillo-Plan de Guadalupe Airport, the aircraft was in its climbing phase at approximately 800 feet when the crew identified a malfunction. The right engine experienced a loss of power accompanied by significant vibrations.

In response to the technical failure, the crew initiated an emergency descent to lower their altitude. During the attempt to perform an emergency landing, the aircraft struck a patch of bushes located roughly 4.5 km northwest of the airport. The impact resulted in the aircraft coming to a complete stop in the vegetation.

Findings

  • The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair during the impact.
  • There were zero fatalities and zero injuries reported among the two pilots on board.
  • The primary factor in the accident was the loss of power and vibration in the right engine.

Probable cause

The aircraft crashed during an emergency descent following a power loss and vibration in the right engine.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2022-09-15 Swearingen SA227 Metro III accident near Saltillo, Mexico?

An aircraft experienced engine power loss and vibration during its initial climb, leading to a crash in nearby vegetation.

Were there any fatalities in the 2022-09-15 Swearingen SA227 Metro III accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2022-09-15 involved a Swearingen SA227 Metro III, registration XA-UMW, operated by Aeronaves TSM, at Saltillo, Mexico.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft crashed during an emergency descent following a power loss and vibration in the right engine.

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