Single-engine aircraft crash near Pedernales

What happened

During the early morning hours, a single-engine airplane was operating at a low altitude when it struck a tree. The impact with the tree was followed by a collision with the terrain near Pedernales. The force of the crash and the subsequent fire caused the aircraft to burst into flames.

There were four fatalities recorded among the occupants of the aircraft. Following the accident, investigators discovered a cargo of 97 kg of cocaine within the wreckage, noting that a portion of the illicit substance had been consumed by the post-crash fire.

Findings

• The aircraft was flying at a low altitude at the time of the accident.
• The collision with a tree preceded the final impact with the ground.
• The presence of a large quantity of cocaine was identified among the debris at the crash site.