Investigation Summary
The flight departed Caimaneros de Guasave Airport approximately one hour before the accident occurred near Baborigame. According to witness accounts, the aircraft flew over the airport and executed a steep turn without engine power. The aircraft then reportedly entered a nose-down stall before impacting the terrain. The NTSB traveled to the scene to assist in the investigation, but the record remains in a preliminary status. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces, and all occupants, including the pilot and five passengers, were fatally injured.
Video Analysis
Cessna 206 Crash - Baborigame, Mexico (2001) — Footage and details surrounding the 2001 crash of a Taxis Aéreos de Sinaloa Cessna 206 during approach to Cinco Llagas.
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Systems & Failure Modes
Powerplant
Witnesses reported the aircraft was operating with no power during its final steep turn before the stall.
Interesting Facts
- 01The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces.
- 02All six occupants, including one crew member and five passengers, were fatally injured.
- 03The flight was conducted as a Part 129 foreign commercial operation.
- 04Witnesses reported the engine was not producing power during the final maneuvering turn.