2 fatalities

12 Feb 2018: CESSNA 182 B — El Pozo, Mexico

El Pozo, Mexico

On 12 Feb 2018, a CESSNA 182 B was involved in an aviation accident near El Pozo, 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 February 12, 2018, a Cessna 182B with Mexican registration XB-HRG crashed near El Pozo, Mexico, under unknown circumstances. The pilot and passenger sustained fatal injuries. The DGAC is investigating.

Accident Details

On February 12, 2018, at approximately 1815 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 182B airplane, bearing Mexican registration XB-HRG, crashed in a field near El Pozo, Mexico. The circumstances surrounding the crash remain unknown. The pilot and one passenger sustained fatal injuries in the accident.

Flight Origin

The local flight originated from an airport in El Pozo. No further details about the flight's purpose or route have been provided.

Investigation

The investigation into the accident is under the jurisdiction and control of the Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC). The DGAC is the Mexican civil aviation authority responsible for determining the cause of the accident. As of the release of this report, no probable cause has been determined.

Additional Information

This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by or obtained from the government of Mexico. Further information regarding the accident may be obtained from the DGAC at the address and contact details provided in the source.