CEN13WA235

NTSB accident investigation · Piper PA-31-325 · Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico · January 17, 2013

Accident · FatalForeign investigation
Date
January 17, 2013, 13:53 local (13:53 UTC)
Place
Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico
Injuries
7 fatal
Damage
Substantial damage
Aircraft
XB-EZYPiper PA-31-325
NTSB office
Central Region
Lead agency
Other
Case key
86697

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Factual 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.

Aircraft

Registration
XB-EZY
Reported as
Piper PA-31-325
Category
Airplane
Serial number
31-8212007
Damage
Substantial damage
Fire
On-Ground