Event Details
Minutes after departing from Playa del Carmen, while climbing through an altitude of 1,500 feet, the aircraft's engine lost power and failed. The pilot initiated an emergency landing, but the aircraft collided with trees and came to rest in a wooded area approximately 18 kilometers from the departure point.
Occupants and Damage
The pilot and all four passengers—a British family on vacation—escaped without injury. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.
Investigation
Authorities investigated the accident and determined the probable cause.
Probable Cause
Engine failure caused by an oil leak following the failure of the 5th cylinder.