Piper PA-31-325
Tuxtla Gutierrez, January 17, 2013
Event Information
| Date | January 17, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Tuxtla Gutierrez |
| Country | MX |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | CEN13WA235 |
| Event ID | 20130422X74044 |
Aircraft
| Make | Piper |
| Model | PA-31-325 |
| Registration # | XB-EZY |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | UNK |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 7 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 7 |
Full Narrative
On January 17, 2013, about 1353 universal time coordinated, a Piper PA-31-325, XB-EZY, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain near Angel Albino Corzo (MMTG), Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico. The pilot and six passengers on board were fatally injured. The flight originated from MMTG, and was destined for Hermanos Serdán International Airport (MMPB), Puebla, 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, 70 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.