PIPER PA25
Etchoropo, Sonora, March 12, 2017
Event Information
| Date | March 12, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Etchoropo, Sonora |
| Country | MX |
| Coordinates | 26.76250, -109.69639 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | CEN17WA128 |
| Event ID | 20170315X62526 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA25 |
| Registration # | XB-FHP |
| Category | AIR |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 1 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On March 12, 2017, at 2050 hours universal coordinated time, a Piper PA25-235 airplane, Mexican registration XB-FHP, impacted terrain near Etchoropo, Sonora, Mexico. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was destroyed by impact forces.The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC). This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by or obtained from the government of Mexico.
Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC)
Secretariat of Communications and Transportation
Blvd. Adolfo López Mateos 1990, piso 4
Col. Los Alpes Tlacopac, Del. Álvaro Obregón
Codigo Postal 01010
México, D.F.
Mexico
Tel.: (52) 55 5723-9400
E-mail: [email protected]
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.