XB-EZY

Substantial
Fatal

Piper PA-31-325S/N: 31-8212007

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, January 17, 2013
NTSB Number
CEN13WA235
Location
Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico
Event ID
20130422X74044
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
7
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
7

Aircraft Information

Registration
XB-EZY
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
31-8212007
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-31-325PA31
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Analysis

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.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN13WA235