6 fatalities

2019-10-23: Cessna 401 (XB-JZF) — Beneficiadora de Metalicos — Las Juntas, Mexico

Las Juntas, MexicoFlight

On October 23, 2019, a Cessna 401 (registration XB-JZF) operated by Beneficiadora de Metalicos was involved in an aviation accident near Las Juntas, Mexico in flight. 6 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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A twin-engine airplane crashed into the Infiernillo River during a flight from Durango to Acapulco, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During a flight traveling from Durango toward Acapulco, a twin-engine airplane went down in the region of Las Juntas. The aircraft impacted the Infiernillo River, where the wreckage was later located. Upon discovery, the wreckage was found to be partially underwater and in an inverted position.

There were six fatalities recorded in the accident, as all occupants on board the aircraft perished. The specific circumstances surrounding the descent and impact remain undetermined.

Findings

At this time, the exact cause of the crash is unknown. Investigators have noted the position of the wreckage in the river, but no definitive conclusions regarding the flight's failure have been established.