Britten-Norman Islander crash, Dec 9, 1992 (9 killed), Ur...
Britten-Norman Islander accident on December 9, 1992 near Uruapan-General Ignacio López Rayón, Michoacán, Mexico with 9 fatalities. Cause: Engine...
- Date: December 9, 1992
- Aircraft: Britten-Norman Islander
- Location: Uruapan-General Ignacio López Rayón, Michoacán, Mexico
- Fatalities: 9
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Engine failure in the initial climb followed by a stall during an attempted return, with the aircraft overloaded above maximum takeoff weight.
A Britten-Norman Islander operated by Aero Sudpacifico was carrying nine people from Uruapan when one engine failed shortly after takeoff. The pilot tried to turn back to the airport, but the aircraft stalled and crashed near the field. The aircraft was reportedly above its maximum takeoff weight at the time.