Vliegtuigongeval op 13 JUN 1994 met Swearingen SA226-TC Metro II XA-SLU - Uruapan Airport (UPN)
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Status:Accident investigation report completed and information captured
Datum:maandag 13 juni 1994
Tijd:18:45
Type:Silhouette image of generic SW4 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different
Swearingen SA226-TC Metro II
Luchtvaartmaatschappij:Aero Cuahonte
Registratie: XA-SLU
Constructienummer: TC-401
Bouwjaar: 1981
Aantal vlieguren:17737
Motoren: 2 Garrett TPE331-10UA-511G
Bemanning:slachtoffers: 2 / inzittenden: 2
Passagiers:slachtoffers: 7 / inzittenden: 7
Totaal:slachtoffers: 9 / inzittenden: 9
Schade: Vernield
Gevolgen: Written off (damaged beyond repair)
Plaats:5,9 km (3.7 mijl) NNW of Uruapan Airport (UPN) (   Mexico)
Fase: Nadering (APR)
Soort vlucht:Binnenlandse lijnvlucht
Vliegveld van vertrek:Lázaro Cárdenas Airport (LZC/MMLC), Mexico
Vliegveld van aankomst:Uruapan Airport (UPN/MMPN), Mexico
Beschrijving:
The Metro II passenger plane, operated by Aero Cuahonte, was destroyed when it struck a high ground after trying to land Uruapan Airport, Mexico. Visibility at the airport was limited, so the controller instructed the flight to carry out an instrument approach. The flight crew however insisted in attempting a visual approach to runway 02. This approach was abandoned due to limited visibility. The pilot then executed a right-hand procedural turn to attempt another approach to runway 02. This approach was abandoned as well. The pilot now attempted to visually line up with runway 20 by making a left-hand turn. This was contrary to the approach procedures at Uruapan. The aircraft then impacted a mountain at 3937 ft (1200 m).

Weather at Uruapan was reported as: visibility 4nm; half cloudy ceiling at 800 ft; clouds at 1200 feet and overcast at 2000 feet.

Probable Cause:

Probable cause: "Not complying with the established procedure of turning right, after a failed approach."

Accident investigation:

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Investigating agency: SCT Mexico
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 94 days (3 months)
Accident number: 070/94
Download report: Final report


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Kaart
Deze kaart geeft het vliegveld van vetrek weer en de geplande bestemming van de vlucht. De lijn tussen de vliegvelden geeft niet de exacte vliegroute weer.
De afstand tussen Lázaro Cárdenas Airport en Uruapan Airport bedraagt 155 km (97 miles).
Accident location: Approximate; accuracy within a few kilometers.

This information is not presented as the Flight Safety Foundation or the Aviation Safety Network’s opinion as to the cause of the accident. It is preliminary and is based on the facts as they are known at this time.
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  • 40e ongeval
  • 15e dodelijk ongeval
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