1 fatality

NTSB Assists Mexico in Investigating 2020 Piper PA25 Accident

Tepalcatepec, Michoacán, Mexico

On March 15, 2020, a PIPER PA25 235 was involved in an aviation accident near Tepalcatepec, Michoacán, 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 March 15, 2020, under ICAO Annex 13.

Overview of the Incident 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 incident occurred on March 15, 2020. In response to the notification, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico with its investigation. This assistance is being provided under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, which governs international accident investigation cooperation. ## Information Release All investigative information related to the accident will be released by the government of Mexico. The NTSB's role is limited to providing assistance through the appointed representative, and the Mexican government retains responsibility for the investigation and the dissemination of its findings.