Narrative:
Although the Poza Rica Airport, Mexico, was at minima due to fog, the pilot requested clearance for a landing on runway 08 . The aircraft descended below minima and collided with a pylon 1 km short of runway 08 . The pilot could not make visual contact and carried out a missed approach . He attempted to climb but collided with a hill 8,8 km from the end of the runway . The aircraft burst into flames on impact .
» ICAO Summary 1985-5
| Status: | |
| Date: | Saturday 5 May 1984 |
| Type: |  Beechcraft 200 Super King Air |
| Operator: | Unknown |
| Registration: | XA-LIG |
| MSN: | BB-802 |
| First flight: | 1981 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 5 / Occupants: 5 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 7 / Occupants: 7 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | 8,8 km (5.5 mls) from Poza Rica-Tajin Airport (PAZ) ( Mexico)
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| Phase: | Approach (APR) |
| Nature: | Domestic Non Scheduled Passenger |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| Poza Rica-Tajin Airport (PAZ/MMPA), Mexico |
Although the Poza Rica Airport, Mexico, was at minima due to fog, the pilot requested clearance for a landing on runway 08 . The aircraft descended below minima and collided with a pylon 1 km short of runway 08 . The pilot could not make visual contact and carried out a missed approach . He attempted to climb but collided with a hill 8,8 km from the end of the runway . The aircraft burst into flames on impact .
Sources:
» Aviation Letter 238» ICAO Summary 1985-5
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