Accident Overview
On January 17, 2013, at approximately 1353 universal time coordinated, a Piper PA-31-325 aircraft, registration XB-EZY, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain near Angel Albino Corzo International Airport (MMTG) in Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico. The flight had originated from MMTG and was destined for Hermanos Serdán International Airport (MMPB) in Puebla, Mexico. The pilot and six passengers on board sustained fatal injuries.
Aircraft and Flight
The aircraft involved was a Piper PA-31-325, bearing Mexican registration XB-EZY. No further details about the aircraft, such as its age or maintenance history, are provided in the source. The flight was a domestic operation within Mexico, departing from Tuxtla Gutierrez and heading to Puebla.
Investigation
The investigation into this accident is under the jurisdiction of the government of Mexico. The Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC), through its Dirección de Investigación de Accidentes e Incidentes de Aviación, is responsible for the inquiry. Contact information for the DGAC is as follows: Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC), Dirección de Investigación de Accidentes e Incidentes de Aviación, Providencia No 807, 70 Piso, 03100 Mexico D.F., telephone (52) 44 4044 6405, facsimile (52) 55 5523 6275. The source notes that this report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the DGAC of Mexico.