Cessna 208 accident near Puerto Escondido, Mx, February 11, 2024
On February 11, 2024 at about 5:15 pm local time, a 1996 Cessna 208, registered N80GE, was substantially damaged in an accident during takeoff near Puerto Escondido. It was a skydiving flight under non-U.S. private rules. 6 people were seriously injured and 11 people had minor injuries.
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 11, 2024 · about 5:15 pm local time
- Place
- Puerto Escondido, Mexico · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 6 people were seriously injured and 11 people had minor injuries.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cessna 208 B, built 1996 · all 208s on the register
- Registration
- N80GE · registry record · serial 208B0585
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Skydiving flight · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of engine power (total) during takeoff defining event
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 8,000 lb
- Seats: 20
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: Win Win Aviation INC
The flight
- Departed from: MMPS Puerto Escondido at 5:15 pm
Weather at the time
- Wind: from 240° at 8 knots
- Visibility: 12 statute miles
- Sky: a few clouds at 2,000 ft
- Temperature: 84°F (29°C), dew point 73°F (23°C)
- Altimeter: 29.89 inHg
- Observation at 11:45 am from MMPS, 1 miles away
Weather report (METAR): MMPS 111745Z 24008KT 12SM FEW020 29/23 A2989 RMK 8/100 HZY
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 6 | 10 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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Other NTSB records under N80GE the same tail number, which may have belonged to a different aircraft at the time
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