1 fatality

7 Jun 2018: PIPER PA-25 — Cajeme, Sonora, Mexico

Cajeme, Sonora, Mexico

On 7 Jun 2018, a PIPER PA-25 was involved in an aviation accident near Cajeme, Sonora, 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 June 7, 2018, a Piper PA-25 (XB-YEI) engaged in aerial application struck electrical cables and terrain near Cajeme, Sonora. The pilot sustained fatal injuries and the airplane substantial damage.

Accident

On June 7, 2018, a Mexican-registered Piper PA-25, registration XB-YEI, impacted electrical cables and terrain near Cajeme, Sonora, Mexico. The aircraft was conducting a local aerial application flight that had departed from Cajeme.

Aircraft Information

The aircraft was a Piper PA-25, registered as XB-YEI in Mexico.

Injuries and Damage

The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The airplane sustained substantial damage.

Investigation

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of Mexico. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the government of Mexico. Further information may be obtained from the Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil (DGAC), Direccion de Investigacion de Accidentes e Incidentes de Aviacion.