Guadalajara – Zihuatanejo

Shortly after takeoff, the twin engine lost height and crashed in a cornfield. All seven occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Flight / Schedule

Guadalajara – Zihuatanejo

Aircraft

Cessna 402

Registration

XA-TVX

Operator

Private Mexican

Date

September 13, 2003 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Private

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Crash Location

Guadalajara-Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Jalisco

Region

Central America • Mexico

Narrative Report

On September 13, 2003 at 12:00 AM, Guadalajara – Zihuatanejo experienced a crash involving Cessna 402, operated by Private Mexican, with the event recorded near Guadalajara-Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Jalisco.

The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

7 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 7 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 6, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

Shortly after takeoff, the twin engine lost height and crashed in a cornfield. All seven occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration XA-TVX.

Fatalities

Total

0

Crew

0

Passengers

0

Other

0

Crash Summary

Shortly after takeoff, the twin engine lost height and crashed in a cornfield. All seven occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

1

Passengers On Board

6

Estimated Survivors

7

Fatality Rate

0.0%

Known people on board: 7

Operational Details

Schedule / Flight

Guadalajara – Zihuatanejo

Operator

Private Mexican

Flight Type

Private

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Region / Country

Central America • Mexico

Aircraft Details

Aircraft

Cessna 402

Registration

XA-TVX