Accident
On May 17, 2017, at 2025 hours coordinated universal time, a Learjet 25B aircraft, Mexican registration XA-VMC, impacted terrain near Toluca, Mexico. The pilot-in-command and co-pilot were fatally injured. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a post-impact fire.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC) of Mexico. The DGAC released this report for informational purposes, containing information obtained from the government of Mexico.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft involved was a Lear 25B, a twin-engine business jet. Further details about the aircraft's ownership, maintenance history, or flight purpose were not disclosed in the initial report.
Injuries and Damage
Both crew members—the pilot-in-command and co-pilot—sustained fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed by the impact and subsequent fire.
Location and Context
The accident occurred near Toluca, a city in the State of Mexico, west of Mexico City. The terrain and weather conditions at the time were not specified in the preliminary report.
Regulatory Response
The investigation is being conducted by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC), the aviation authority in Mexico. Further information can be obtained from the DGAC's headquarters in Mexico City, as provided in the report.
No probable cause has been determined at this time, and the investigation is ongoing.