AMERICAN CHAMPION 8KCAB

Cozumel — February 12, 2013

Event Information

DateFebruary 12, 2013
Event TypeACC
LocationCozumel
CountryMX
Highest InjuryFATL
NTSB NumberCEN13WA181
Event ID20130228X21806

Aircraft

MakeAMERICAN CHAMPION
Model8KCAB
Registration #YS175P
CategoryAIR
FAR PartNUSN
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light Condition—
Weather—

Injuries

Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
None0
Total Injured2

Full Narrative

On February 15, at 1615 central standard time, an American Champion 8KCAB decathalon, El Salvador registered YS-175P, owned by a private individual, was destroyed when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Cozumel, Mexico. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured. The flight originated from Captain Eduardo Toledo airport, Cozumel, Mexico.

This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Mexico. Any further information regarding the investigation can be obtained from the Direccion General De Aeronautica Civil (DGAC), Direccion De Investigacion De Accidentes E Incidentes De Aviacion, Mexico, at:

Direccion General De Aeronautica Civil (DGAC), Direccion De Investigacion De Accidentes E Incidentes De Aviacion
Providencia No 807, 7o Piso
03100 Mexico D. F.
Telephone: (52) 44 4044 6405
Facsimile: (52) 55 5523 6275

This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the DGAC of 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.

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