No fatalities

NTSB to Assist Mexico in Investigation of March 2016 Airbus A320-233 Accident

Mexico City, Mexico

On March 13, 2016, an AIRBUS A320 233 operated by Volaris was involved in an aviation accident near Mexico City, Mexico. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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AIRBUS A320 233
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The Airbus A320-233 accident on March 13, 2016, is being investigated by Mexico's DGAC with NTSB assistance as the state of engine design.

Notification and International Cooperation

On March 13, 2016, an accident involving an Airbus A320-233 occurred. The Dirección General de Aviación Civil (DGAC) of Mexico notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of the accident. Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB designated a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DGAC investigation, as the United States is the State of Manufacture and Design of the engine.

Investigative Authority

The DGAC of Mexico, through its Dirección de Analisis de Accidentes e Incidentes de Aviación, is leading the investigation. The NTSB is providing support in its capacity as the representative of the engine's state of design.

Contact Information

All investigative information will be released by the DGAC. The investigating authority is located at Blvd Adolfo Lopez Mateos 1990, Col. Los Alpes Tlacopac, Delegación Alvaro Obregon, Mexico D.F., C.P. 01010. The Investigator In Charge is Capt. Oscar Roberto Chapa Rivera, reachable by phone at 55 57239300 ext. 18548 or by email at [email protected].

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Mar 2016 AIRBUS A320 233 accident near Mexico City, Mexico?

The Airbus A320-233 accident on March 13, 2016, is being investigated by Mexico's DGAC with NTSB assistance as the state of engine design.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 Mar 2016 AIRBUS A320 233 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Mar 2016 involved an AIRBUS A320 233, operated by Volaris, at Mexico City, Mexico.