Beech A36 accident near Guanajuato, Mx, October 3, 2009
On October 3, 2009 at about 3:30 pm local time, a Beech A36, registered XBCGU, was substantially damaged in an accident near Guanajuato (Guanajuato Int'L airport). It was a flight of an unrecorded kind under non-U.S. private rules. 2 people were killed and 1 person was seriously injured. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- October 3, 2009 · about 3:30 pm local time
- Place
- Guanajuato, Mexico · Guanajuato Int'L
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed and 1 person was seriously injured.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Beech A36 TC · all A36s on the register
- Registration
- XBCGU · no longer on the register · serial EA177
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight of an unrecorded kind · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On October 3, 2009, approximately 1030 central daylight time a Beech A36TC, XB-CGU, was substantially damaged upon impact with terrain near Guanajuato, Mexico. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured. Another passenger was seriously injured. The personal flight was attempting to return to the Guanajuato International Airport (MMLO), Mexico at the time of the accident. Technical representatives from the airframe and engine manufacturer were appointed as technical advisers and are supporting the DGAC's investigation. 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
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 3,650 lb
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine: Continental TSIO-520 (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: MMLO Guanajuato at 3:30 pm
- Destination: MMLO Guanajuato
- Flight plan: not recorded
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Visibility: 6 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 2,000 ft; scat at 500 ft
- Temperature: 72°F (22°C), dew point 64°F (18°C)
- Altimeter: 30.21 inHg
- Observation at 3:46 pm from MMLO
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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