BRITISH AEROSPACE HS 125 700A

Saltillo, April 20, 2014

Event Information

DateApril 20, 2014
Event TypeACC
LocationSaltillo
CountryMX
Coordinates25.56139, -100.92750
Highest InjuryFATL
NTSB NumberCEN14RA212
Event ID20140422X61449

Aircraft

MakeBRITISH AEROSPACE
ModelHS 125 700A
Registration #XA-UKR
OwnerKAMAN CORPORATION
CategoryAIR
Aircraft DamageDEST

Conditions

Light Condition-
Weather-

Injuries

Fatal8
Serious0
Minor0
None0
Total Injured8

Event Location

Probable Cause

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Full Narrative

On April 19, 2014, about 1945 hours central daylight time, a British Aerospace HS 125 700A, XA-UKR, impacted an industrial complex and terrain while on final approach to Plan de Guadalupe International Airport (SLW), near Saltillo, Mexico. A postimpact ground fire occurred. The pilot, co-pilot, and six passengers were fatally injured and the airplane was destroyed. The aircraft originated from Cozumel Island and was destined for SLW. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC). This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by or obtained from the government of the Mexico.Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:

Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil
Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes
Providencia No. 807 - 6o piso
Colonia del Valle
Codigo Postal 03100
México, D.F.
Mexico

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This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.

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