PIPER PA25
Mocorito, January 26, 2018
Event Information
| Date | January 26, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Mocorito |
| Country | MX |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | CEN18WA091 |
| Event ID | 20180207X21744 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA25 |
| Registration # | XB-FBN |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | UNK |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 1 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Full Narrative
On January 26, 2018, at 1930 UTC, a Piper PA25-150, XB-FBN, impacted terrain under unknown circumstances in the Community el Recoveco in Mocorito, Mexico. The aircraft was destroyed, and the pilot was fatally injured. The flight had departed airdrome "El Rancho" in Mexico to conduct agricultural spraying operations.
This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC) Mexico. Under the provisions of Annex 13 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation as a State of Design, the United States has designated an accredited representative to participate in the investigation. Any further information may be obtained from:
DGAC Mexico
Boulevard Adolfo López Mateos, #1990
Tlacopac, C.P. 01010 Ciudad de México
CDMX, Mexico
Telephone: (55) 5011 6413
E-mail: [email protected]
Investigator-in-Charge
Mr. José Armando Constantino Tercero
Telephone: (55) 5723 9300 ext. 18548
E-mail: [email protected]
This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the DGAAC Mexico.
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.