2 fatalities

17 May 2017: LEARJET 25 B — Toluca, Mexico

Toluca, Mexico

On 17 May 2017, a LEARJET 25 B was involved in an aviation accident near Toluca, 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 May 17, 2017, a Lear 25B with Mexican registration XA-VMC impacted terrain near Toluca, Mexico. Both pilots sustained fatal injuries and the aircraft was destroyed by impact and post-crash fire.

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.