Cessna TU206G accident near Tamazula, Mx, February 10, 2017
On February 10, 2017 at about 6:50 pm local time, a Cessna TU206G, registered XAUIL, was substantially damaged in an accident during takeoff near Tamazula (Alizal Airport). 3 people were killed and 3 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
- February 10, 2017 · about 6:50 pm local time
- Place
- Tamazula, Mexico · Alizal Airport · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 3 people were killed and 3 people were seriously injured.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cessna TU206G · all TU206Gs on the register
- Registration
- XAUIL · no longer on the register · serial U20605373
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On February 10, 2017, about 1850 hours universal coordinated time, a Cessna model TU206G single-engine airplane, serial number U20605373, Mexican registration XA-UIL, crashed shortly after takeoff from Alizal Airport (MX-0092), located near Tamazula, Durango, Mexico. The pilot and 2 passengers were fatally injured. The remaining 2 passengers sustained serious injuries. The flight was destined for Culiacán International Airport (MMCL), near Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC). This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by or obtained from the government of the Mexico. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC) Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes Boulevard Adolfo López Mateos No. 1990, piso 4 Colonia Los Alpes, Tlacopac Delegación Álvaro Obregón Codigo Postal 01010 Ciudad de México México Telephone: (55) 5011-6413 E-mail: cidaiac@sct.gob.mx Website: http://www.sct.gob.mx/transporte-y-medicina-preventiva/aeronautica-civil/inicio/
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
- Wildlife encounter (non-bird) during takeoff defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Fire on the ground
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 2 | 3 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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