XB-AWZ

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 210

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, December 20, 2008
NTSB Number
CEN09WA103
Location
Saltillo, Mexico
Event ID
20081228X45927
Coordinates
25.536111, -100.923332
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
3
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
5

Aircraft Information

Registration
XB-AWZ
Make
CESSNA
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
210C210
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

On December 19, 2008 at approximately 1940 central standard time a Cessna 210, registration XB-AWZ crashed approximately 600 meters short of landing while on approach to Saltillo Airport (MMNIO) after striking wires. Two onoard sustained fatal injuries and three sustained critical injuries and burns due to a post crash fire.

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Mexico. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Mexico. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:

Secretaria de Comunicaciones y Transportes (SCT)

Direccion General de Aeronutica Civil (DGAC)

Col. san Juan de Arrgon, 3-seccion

Del. Venustiano Carrabza

Mexico, D.F, Mexico c.p. 15620

Telephone: 55-2598-0138

This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from the DGAC of the Republic of Mexico.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09WA103