No fatalities

Aircraft Crash Near Saltillo-Plan de Guadalupe Airport (XA-UMW)

Saltillo, MexicoTakeoff (climb)

On September 15, 2022, a Swearingen SA227 Metro III (registration XA-UMW) operated by Aeronaves TSM was involved in an aviation accident near Saltillo, Mexico during takeoff. 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed in bushes 4.5 km northwest of Saltillo-Plan de Guadalupe Airport after a right engine failure during climb. Both pilots were uninjured, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Location Details The incident occurred after the aircraft departed from runway 35 at Saltillo-Plan de Guadalupe Airport. During the initial climb to an altitude of 800 feet, the crew encountered technical issues with the right engine. The engine lost power and began to vibrate. ## Emergency Response and Outcome In response to the engine failure, the crew reduced the aircraft's altitude and attempted an emergency landing. The aircraft subsequently crashed in bushes approximately 4.5 kilometers northwest of the airport and came to rest. ## Casualties and Damage Assessment Both pilots on board were uninjured in the crash. The aircraft sustained damage that was assessed as beyond repair.