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2 Sep 2017: PIPER PA25 235 — Sueco, Chihuahua, Mexico, Mexico

Sueco, Chihuahua, Mexico, Mexico

On 2 Sep 2017, a PIPER PA25 235 was involved in an aviation accident near Sueco, Chihuahua, Mexico, Mexico. One person was 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 September 2, 2017, a Piper PA25-235 (XB-EXZ) struck powerlines near Sueco, Chihuahua, Mexico, resulting in substantial damage and serious injury to the pilot.

Accident Details

On September 2, 2017, at approximately 1700 hours UTC, a Piper PA25-235, Mexican registration XB-EXZ, was substantially damaged when it impacted powerlines near Sueco, Chihuahua, Mexico. The pilot sustained serious injuries. The flight had departed from Cornelio Froese Airport and was returning at the time of the accident.

Aircraft Information

The aircraft involved was a Piper PA25-235, serial number not specified. It held Mexican registration XB-EXZ. No further details about the aircraft's maintenance history or modifications were provided in the source.

Investigation

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC) of Mexico. This report contains information released by or obtained from the government of Mexico. Further information may be obtained from the DGAC's official contact: Secretariat of Communications and Transportation, Blvd. Adolfo López Mateos 1990, piso 4, Col. Los Alpes Tlacopac, Del. Álvaro Obregón, Código Postal 01010, México, D.F., Mexico; telephone (52) 55 5723-9400, ext. 18548 / 18545; email [email protected].