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Crash of a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain near San Vicente: 2 killed
Date & Time:
Sep 13, 2017 at 1500 LT
Operator:
Registration:
XB-OUE
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Toluca – Acapulco
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
En route from Toluca to Acapulco, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions. In limited visibility, the twin engine airplane struck hilly and wooded terrain in the Sierra de Chilpancingo, near San Vicente. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire and both occupants were killed.
Crash of a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain in El Sacrificio
Date & Time:
Nov 29, 2016
Operator:
Registration:
N633D
Survivors:
Yes
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane was involved in a smuggling flight within Mexico and was carrying three people. In unclear circumstances, the pilot attempted a belly landing in a swampy area located in El Sacrificio, State of Campeche. The wreckage was found by local authorities few hours later and no trace of the occupant was found or the load was found. The registration N633D is attributed to a Piper PA-31 with MSN 31-7852098 which was not involved in this accident. Thus, it was confirmed by Mexican and US Authorities that the registration was false.
