Accident
While cruising under visual flight rules (VFR) at an altitude of 8,400 feet, a twin-engine aircraft impacted the slope of a mountain located near Tecalitlán. The aircraft was completely destroyed in the crash, and all eight occupants sustained fatal injuries. At the time of the accident, weather conditions over the State of Jalisco were poor due to a tropical storm that brought heavy rain and strong winds.
Investigation
Investigators examined the circumstances of the accident, focusing on the pilot's decision-making and the prevailing weather. The aircraft had been operating in visual meteorological conditions but encountered instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) associated with the tropical storm. The pilot continued the flight under VFR despite the deteriorating weather.
Probable Cause
The official probable cause was determined to be controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) after the pilot decided to continue under VFR mode in IMC conditions.