Cessna 172 crash near Magdalena, Sonora

4 fatalities • Magdalena, Sonora, Mexico

A single-engine airplane crashed during a local flight in Mexico, resulting in four fatalities.

What happened

On February 26, 2017, at approximately 0140 UTC, a Cessna 172N aircraft, bearing registration XB-MRG, crashed near Magdalena, Sonora, Mexico. The aircraft was performing a local flight at the time of the accident. The crash resulted in 4 fatal injuries, involving the pilot and three passengers.

Probable cause

The official probable cause was not determined in the provided report.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 26 Feb 2017 CESSNA 172 N accident near Magdalena, Sonora, Mexico?

A single-engine airplane crashed during a local flight in Mexico, resulting in four fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 26 Feb 2017 CESSNA 172 N accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 26 Feb 2017 involved a CESSNA 172 N, at Magdalena, Sonora, Mexico.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The official probable cause was not determined in the provided report.

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