Piper PA-31-325 near Tuxtla Gutierrez — 2013-01-17
- Date
- 2013-01-17
- Location
- Tuxtla Gutierrez, MX
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-31-325
- Registration
- XB-EZY
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- Fatal
- Fatalities
- 7
Probable cause
Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.
NTSB 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.