1 fatality

2019-03-10: BAe 125 (N18BA) — Private United States of America — San Pedro de Peralta, Mexico

San Pedro de Peralta, MexicoFlight

On March 10, 2019, a BAe 125 (registration N18BA) operated by Private United States of America was involved in an aviation accident near San Pedro de Peralta, Mexico in flight. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A cocaine-laden aircraft crashed during an emergency landing near San Pedro de Peralta, killing one pilot and seriously injuring the other. The aircraft bore a false registration and had been illegally exported from the US.

Accident Details

An aircraft conducting an illegal flight, carrying two pilots and a 200 kg load of cocaine, crashed in a wooded area near San Pedro de Peralta. The crew encountered an unexpected situation during the flight and were forced to attempt an emergency landing when the aircraft went down. The accident resulted in the death of one pilot and serious injuries to the other.

Aircraft Registration

The aircraft was originally registered in the United States as N299GS. That registration was cancelled on 15 February 2018, and the aircraft was subsequently exported to Mexico. At the time of the accident, the aircraft displayed the registration N18BA, which has been determined to be false.

Context

The flight was unlawful, involving the transport of a significant quantity of cocaine. No additional details about the unexpected situation or the circumstances leading to the emergency landing have been provided by the investigation source.