Cessna 208 accident near Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Mx, June 13, 2010
On June 13, 2010 at about 11:00 pm local time, a Cessna 208, registered XATWK, was substantially damaged in an accident during initial climb near Felipe Carrillo Puerto (Felipe Carrillo airport). It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 9 people were killed.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- June 13, 2010 · about 11:00 pm local time
- Place
- Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Mexico · Felipe Carrillo · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 9 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cessna 208 B · all 208s on the register
- Registration
- XATWK · no longer on the register · serial 0992
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On June 13, 2010, approximately 1800 central daylight time, a Cessna 208B, XA-TWK, was substantially damaged upon impact with terrain following a loss of control during the initial climb from the Felipe Carrillo Puerto airstrip, Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Quintana Roo, Mexico. The two pilots and seven passengers were fatally injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The airplane impacted a heavily wooded area approximately .12 nautical miles northeast of the departure end of the runway. An on-scene investigation was conducted by the Direccion General de Aeronutica Civil (DGAC) with the assistance from representatives of the National Transportation Safety Board, Cessna Aircraft Company, Pratt & Whitney Canada, and the Federal Aviation Administration. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Mexico. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Mexico. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Secretaria de Comunicaciones y Transportes (SCT) Direccion General de Aeronutica Civil (DGAC) Col Narvarte, Del. Benito Juárez Mexico, D.F, Mexico c.p. 15620 Tel: (55)57239300
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of control in flight during initial climb defining event
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 8,768 lb
- Seats: 14
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-114A (turboprop); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: Carrillo Puerto
- Flight plan: not recorded
- Runway 10, 3,280 ft by 75 ft
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 | |||
| Passengers | 7 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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