Cessna 208B accident near Loreto, Bcs, Mx, October 14, 2013
On October 14, 2013 at about 2:01 pm local time, a Cessna 208B, registered XATXM, was destroyed in an accident during enroute (climb to cruise) near Loreto, Bcs. 14 people were killed.
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 14, 2013 · about 2:01 pm local time
- Place
- Loreto, Bcs, Mexico · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 14 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cessna 208B · all 208Bs on the register
- Registration
- XATXM · no longer on the register · serial 208B0947
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On October 14, 2013, about 1401 universal time coordinated, a Cessna 208B, XA-TXM, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico. The pilot and thirteen passengers on board were fatally injured. The flight originated from the Loreto International Airport, (MMLT), and was destined for Ciudad Constitución Airport (MMDA), Ciudad Constitución, Baja California Sur, Mexico. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Mexico. Any further information regarding the investigation can be obtained from the Direccion General De Aeronautica Civil (DGAC), Direccion De Investigacion De Accidentes E Incidentes De Aviacion, Mexico, at: Direccion General De Aeronautica Civil (DGAC), Direccion De Investigacion De Accidentes E Incidentes De Aviacion Providencia No 807, 70 Piso 03100 Mexico D. F. Telephone: (52) 44 4044 6405 Facsimile: (52) 55 5523 6275 This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the DGAC of Mexico.
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
- Unknown or undetermined during enroute (climb to cruise) defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: Loreto, Bcs
- Destination: Cd.Constitution
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 13 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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