Cessna 150 accident near Atizapán De Zaragoza, México, México, Mx, February 10, 2019
On February 10, 2019 at about 8:15 pm local time, a Cessna 150, registered XBOWS, was substantially damaged in an accident during maneuvering (low-alt flying) near Atizapán De Zaragoza, México, México (Atizapan De Zaragoza airport). It was flown under non-U.S. private rules. 2 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
- February 10, 2019 · about 8:15 pm local time
- Place
- Atizapán De Zaragoza, México, México, Mexico · Atizapan De Zaragoza · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cessna 150 H · all 150s on the register
- Registration
- XBOWS · no longer on the register · serial 15068753
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
The government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA 150H airplane that occurred on February 10, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.All investigative information will be released by the government 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
- Loss of lift during maneuvering (low-alt flying) defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: (piston); 0 hours total
- Not recorded
The flight
- Departed from: JJC Atizapán De Zaragoza, México, México
- Destination: JJC Atizapán De Zaragoza, México, México
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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Other NTSB records under XBOWS the same tail number, which may have belonged to a different aircraft at the time
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