CESSNA P210N near San Vicente Tancoayalab — 2017-05-09
- Date
- 2017-05-09
- Location
- San Vicente Tancoayalab, MX
- Aircraft
- CESSNA P210N
- Registration
- N116DC
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- Serious
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.
NTSB narrative
On May 9, 2017, about 1430 universal coordinated time, a Cessna P210N airplane, N116DC, impacted trees and terrain during an emergency descent near San Vicente Tancoayalab, Mexico, following lightning strikes during cruise. The pilot was seriously injured and the airplane was destroyed during the impact. The aircraft originated from the General Juan Alvarez International Airport, near Acapulco, Mexico, and was destined for the Mc Allen Miller International Airport, near Mc Allen, Texas. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC). This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by or obtained from the government of the Mexico.Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes Providencia No. 807 - 6o piso Colonia del Valle Codigo Postal 03100 México, D.F. Mexico
NTSB coding
- Nav system malfunction/failure · Enroute
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