2 fatalities

12 Feb 2013: AMERICAN CHAMPION 8KCAB — Cozumel, Mexico

Cozumel, Mexico

On 12 Feb 2013, an AMERICAN CHAMPION 8KCAB was involved in an aviation accident near Cozumel, Mexico. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On February 15, an American Champion 8KCAB Decathalon (YS-175P) crashed near Cozumel, Mexico, under unknown circumstances, resulting in fatal injuries to the pilot and passenger.

Accident Details

On February 15, at 1615 central standard time, an American Champion 8KCAB Decathalon, registered in El Salvador as YS-175P, was destroyed when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Cozumel, Mexico. The aircraft was owned by a private individual. The pilot and one passenger sustained fatal injuries. The flight had originated from Captain Eduardo Toledo airport in Cozumel, Mexico.

Investigation Jurisdiction

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Mexico. 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. Their contact information is as follows: Direccion General De Aeronautica Civil (DGAC), Direccion De Investigacion De Accidentes E Incidentes De Aviacion, Providencia No 807, 7o Piso, 03100 Mexico D. F.; Telephone: (52) 44 4044 6405; Facsimile: (52) 55 5523 6275.

Report Status

This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the DGAC of Mexico.