3 fatalities

2018-05-15: Cessna 208B Grand Caravan — Private Mexico — Tuzantán, Mexico

Tuzantán, MexicoFlight

On May 15, 2018, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan operated by Private Mexico was involved in an aviation accident near Tuzantán, Mexico in flight. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft was performing an unauthorized flight at the time of the accident. 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 single-engine aircraft crashed in a forested area near Tuzantán, resulting in the deaths of all three people on board.

What happened

An incident involving a single-engine aircraft occurred in the hilly and wooded region situated near Tuzantán. During the event, the plane impacted the terrain, leading to a post-crash fire that completely destroyed the airframe. There were three fatalities recorded, as all occupants on board the aircraft perished in the accident.

Findings

Investigations conducted by Mexican authorities indicated that the aircraft was engaged in an unauthorized flight at the time of the crash. The specific circumstances surrounding the descent and impact remain undetermined, though the presence of the flight in an illegal capacity was noted by officials.

Probable cause

The aircraft was performing an unauthorized flight at the time of the accident.