Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 30 December 2006
Aircraft Type: North American CT-39A-1-NA Sabreliner
Owner/operator: Facts Air
Registration Number: XA-TNP
Location: near Culiac n-Fedl de Bachigualato Airport (CUL) –
ÿ Mexico
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: AirplaneAirplane
Category: Accident
A Sabreliner aircraft experienced a catastrophic impact during a low approach to Culiac n, resulting in a fire and significant damage to the surrounding area. The impact caused the aircraft to collide with poles and vacant buildings.A Sabreliner aircraft experienced a catastrophic impact during a low approach to Culiac n, resulting in a fire and significant damage to the surrounding area. The impact caused the aircraft to collide with poles and vacant buildings.
Description
The Sabreliner operated on a package flight to Culiac n. The crew requested a low approach prior to landing at Culiac n. During the low approach. The airplane impacted poles prior to impacting a sports field and some vacant buildings. A post-impact fire consumed the airplane.
Primary Cause
Impact with poles and vacant buildings during a low approach.Impact with poles and vacant buildings during a low approach.Share on:
