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Event CEN17WA109
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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: [email protected] Website: http://www.sct.gob.mx/transporte-y-medicina-preventiva/aeronautica-civil/inicio/ Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database Retrieved: 2026-02-12
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