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Sabreliner Corp. NA-265T39 accident near Culiacan, Mx, December 30, 2006

On December 30, 2006 at about 11:40 pm local time, a Sabreliner Corp. NA-265T39, registered XATNP, was destroyed in an accident near Culiacan. It was flown under foreign airline rules (Part 129). 2 people were killed. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).

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
December 30, 2006 · about 11:40 pm local time
Place
Culiacan, Mexico
Type
Accident
Injuries
2 people were killed.
Weather
visual conditions (good weather)
Aircraft
Sabreliner Corp. NA-265T39
Registration
XATNP · no longer on the register
Damage
Destroyed
Flight
Flight · foreign airline rules (Part 129)

The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English

The aircraft

  • Landing gear: fixed
  • Operator: Fax Air S.A. De C.V.

The flight

  • Departed from: MMLP La Paz
  • Destination: MMCL Culiacan
  • Flight plan: IFR

Weather at the time

  • Sky: clear
  • Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)

Injuries

FatalSeriousMinorNone
Crew2

Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report

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