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NTSB Appoints Representative for 2019 Piper PA25 Accident in Mexico

Totatlan, Jalisco, Mexico

On August 6, 2019, a PIPER PA25 235 operated by Emilla Horta Vargas was involved in an aviation accident near Totatlan, Jalisco, 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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The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist Mexico's investigation of a Piper PA25 accident that occurred on August 6, 2019, under ICAO Annex 13.

Overview of the Accident Notification and Investigation Role The government of Mexico notified the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving a Piper PA25 airplane. The accident occurred on August 6, 2019. ## U.S. Accredited Representative and ICAO Annex 13 In response to the notification, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico with its investigation. This appointment was made under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13. ## Release of Investigative Information The source states that all investigative information will be released by the government of Mexico.