PIPER PA25

Sueco, Chihuahua, Mexico, September 2, 2017

Event Information

DateSeptember 2, 2017
Event TypeACC
LocationSueco, Chihuahua, Mexico
CountryMX
Coordinates29.85778, -106.21917
Highest InjuryFATL
NTSB NumberCEN17WA378
Event ID20171105X62729

Aircraft

MakePIPER
ModelPA25
Registration #XB-EXZ
CategoryAIR
FAR PartNUSN
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light Condition-
Weather-

Injuries

Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
None0
Total Injured1

Event Location

Full Narrative

On September 2, 2017, about 1700 hours universal coordinated time, a Piper PA25-235, Mexican registration XB-EXZ, was substantially damaged when it impacted powerlines near Sueco, Chihuahua, Mexico. The pilot was seriously injured. The local flight departed the Cornelio Froese Airport and was returning at the time of the accident.The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC). This report is for informational purposes, and contains information released by or obtained from the government of the 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, ext. 18548 / 18545
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.

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