Accident Overview
On January 26, 2018, at 1930 UTC, a Piper PA25-150 aircraft, registration XB-FBN, impacted terrain in the Community el Recoveco in Mocorito, Mexico. The circumstances surrounding the accident are unknown. The aircraft was destroyed, and the pilot sustained fatal injuries.
Flight Details
The flight had departed from airdrome "El Rancho" in Mexico to conduct agricultural spraying operations. No further details about the flight plan or the specific operation have been released.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC) Mexico. In accordance with Annex 13 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation, the United States, as the State of Design, has designated an accredited representative to participate in the investigation. The DGAC is the authority responsible for determining the probable cause of the accident.
Aircraft Information
The Piper PA25-150 is a single-engine agricultural aircraft commonly used for crop dusting and spraying. The aircraft with registration XB-FBN was destroyed in the impact.
Contact Information
Further information may be obtained from:
DGAC Mexico Boulevard Adolfo López Mateos, #1990 Tlacopac, C.P. 01010 Ciudad de México CDMX, Mexico Telephone: (55) 5011 6413 E-mail: [email protected]
Investigator-in-Charge: Mr. José Armando Constantino Tercero Telephone: (55) 5723 9300 ext. 18548 E-mail: [email protected]