Cessna 208 accident near Tayoltita, Dgo, Mexico, Mx, April 1, 2016
On April 1, 2016 at about 2:00 pm local time, a Cessna 208, registered XAULU, was substantially damaged in an accident during enroute (climb to cruise) near Tayoltita, Dgo, Mexico. 3 people were killed and 7 people were seriously injured.
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
- April 1, 2016 · about 2:00 pm local time
- Place
- Tayoltita, Dgo, Mexico, Mexico · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 3 people were killed and 7 people were seriously injured.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cessna 208 B · all 208s on the register
- Registration
- XAULU · no longer on the register · serial 208B2104
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On April 1, 2016, about 0900 local time, a Cessna 208B single engine airplane, serial number 208B2104, registry XA-ULU, was substantially damaged during an off-airport forced landing near Tayoltita, San Dimas, Durango, Mexico. There were ten persons on-board and three of those persons were fatally injured. The airplane had departed from Tayoltita (TAY), and was enroute to Durango (DGO). The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of Mexico. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the government of Mexico. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: SCT – DGAC Boulevard Adolfo López Mateos N° 1990, Los Alpes Tlacopac, Delegación Álvaro Obregón México, D.F. C.P.01010
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 engine power (total) during enroute (climb to cruise) defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Not recorded
The flight
- Departed from: TAY Tayoltita
- Destination: DGO Durango
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 3 | 6 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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