Acapulco – Cuernavaca
Flight / Schedule
Acapulco – Cuernavaca
Aircraft
Beechcraft 90 King AirRegistration
N426EM
MSN
LJ-1352
Year of Manufacture
1993
Operator
Bank of UtahDate
March 28, 2022 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
City
Crash Location
Cuernavaca Morelos
Region
Central America • Mexico
Coordinates
18.9163°, -99.1841°
Narrative Report
On March 28, 2022 at 12:00 AM, Acapulco – Cuernavaca experienced a crash involving Beechcraft 90 King Air, operated by Bank of Utah, with the event recorded near Cuernavaca Morelos.
The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a city crash site.
7 people were known to be on board, 3 fatalities were recorded, 4 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 42.9%.
Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 6, passenger fatalities: 2, other fatalities: 0.
The twin engine airplane departed Acapulco-General Juan N. Álvarez Airport on a private flight to Cuernavaca, carrying six passengers and one pilot. On final approach to Cuernavaca Airport runway 20, the airplane crashed on a supermarket located in Temixco, some 2 km short of runway. The pilot and two passengers were killed while four other occupants were injured.
Aircraft reference details include registration N426EM, MSN LJ-1352, year of manufacture 1993.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 18.9163°, -99.1841°.
Fatalities
Total
3
Crew
1
Passengers
2
Other
0
Crash Summary
The twin engine airplane departed Acapulco-General Juan N. Álvarez Airport on a private flight to Cuernavaca, carrying six passengers and one pilot. On final approach to Cuernavaca Airport runway 20, the airplane crashed on a supermarket located in Temixco, some 2 km short of runway. The pilot and two passengers were killed while four other occupants were injured.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
6
Estimated Survivors
4
Fatality Rate
42.9%
Known people on board: 7
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Acapulco – Cuernavaca
Operator
Bank of UtahFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
City
Region / Country
Central America • Mexico
Aircraft Details
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