Lázaro Cárdenas – Uruapan
Flight / Schedule
Lázaro Cárdenas – Uruapan
Aircraft
Swearingen SA226 Metro IIRegistration
XA-HAO
MSN
TC-356
Year of Manufacture
1980
Operator
Aero CuahonteDate
February 4, 1997 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Uruapan-General Ignacio López Rayón Michoacán
Region
Central America • Mexico
Narrative Report
On February 4, 1997 at 12:00 AM, Lázaro Cárdenas – Uruapan experienced a crash involving Swearingen SA226 Metro II, operated by Aero Cuahonte, with the event recorded near Uruapan-General Ignacio López Rayón Michoacán.
The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
12 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 12 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 10, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
After touchdown at Uruapan-General Ignacio López Rayón Airport, the crew started the braking procedure and activated the reverse thrust systems when control was lost. The aircraft veered off runway to the right, lost a landing gear and came to rest. All 12 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Aircraft reference details include registration XA-HAO, MSN TC-356, year of manufacture 1980.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
After touchdown at Uruapan-General Ignacio López Rayón Airport, the crew started the braking procedure and activated the reverse thrust systems when control was lost. The aircraft veered off runway to the right, lost a landing gear and came to rest. All 12 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
10
Estimated Survivors
12
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 12
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Lázaro Cárdenas – Uruapan
Operator
Aero CuahonteFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Central America • Mexico
Aircraft Details
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