Pilot Debrief

CESSNA U206 near Culiacan — 2017-07-23

Investigation ongoingCEN17WA289
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Date
2017-07-23
Location
Culiacan, MX
Aircraft
CESSNA U206
Registration
XB-MUM
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
7

Probable cause

Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.

NTSB narrative

On July 23, 2017, about 1835 UTC, a Cessna U206G, Mexican registry XB-MUM, owned and operated by a private individual, impacted mountainous terrain near Culiacun, Sinaloa, Mexico. The pilot and 6 passengers on board were fatally injured and the airplane was substantially damaged. Adverse weather conditions were reported in the vicinity. The foreign, non-scheduled, personal cross-country flight had departed from Airdrome Tamazula, Durango, Mexico and was destined for Culiacun International Airport (CUL), Culiacun, Mexico.At 1840 UTC, weather conditions at CUL were wind calm, Few clouds at 200 ft., 10 miles visibility, temperature 91 degrees Fahrenheit (F), dew point 77 degrees F, and altimeter 29.86 inches. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Mexico. Any further information regarding the investigation can be obtained from: The Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil (DGAC) Boulevard Adolfo Lopez Mateos #1990, Piso 4 Los Alpes, Tiacopac Delegacion Alvaro Obregon, C. P. 01010 Ciudad de Mexico Telephone: (55) 5011-6413 E-Mail: cidaiac@sct.gob.mx This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the DGAC of Mexico.

NTSB coding

  • Controlled flight into terr/obj (CFIT) · Enroute-cruise

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