Embraer ERJ190 accident near Durango, Mx, July 31, 2018
On July 31, 2018 at about 8:40 pm local time, a Embraer ERJ190, registered XAGAL, was destroyed in an accident during takeoff near Durango (General Guadalupe Victoria Int airport). It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 16 people were seriously injured and 26 people had minor injuries; 60 others were unhurt.
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
- July 31, 2018 · about 8:40 pm local time
- Place
- Durango, Mexico · General Guadalupe Victoria Int
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 16 people were seriously injured and 26 people had minor injuries; 60 others were unhurt.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Embraer ERJ190 · all ERJ190s on the register
- Registration
- XAGAL · no longer on the register · serial 19000173
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
The Director General of Civil Aviation (DGAC) of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving an Embraer E-190, which occurred on July 31, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DGAC investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of Manufacturer and Design of the engine. All investigative information will be released by the DCAC 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
- Windshear or thunderstorm during takeoff defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine 1: General Electric CF34-10E6 (turbofan); 0 hours total
- Engine 2: General Electric CF34-10E6 (turbofan); 0 hours total
- Fire on the ground
The flight
- Departed from: MMDO Durango
- Destination: MMMX Mexico City
- Flight plan: IFR
- Runway 03, 9,514 ft
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabi | 1 | |||
| Flight crew | 1 | 2 | ||
| Passengers | 14 | 26 | 58 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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