Piper PA-31-325

Tuxtla Gutierrez, January 17, 2013

Event Information

DateJanuary 17, 2013
Event TypeACC
LocationTuxtla Gutierrez
CountryMX
Highest InjuryFATL
NTSB NumberCEN13WA235
Event ID20130422X74044

Aircraft

MakePiper
ModelPA-31-325
Registration #XB-EZY
CategoryAIR
FAR PartUNK
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light Condition-
Weather-

Injuries

Fatal7
Serious0
Minor0
None0
Total Injured7

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.

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