2 fatalities

Twin-Engine Aircraft Crash in Sierra Madre Oriental (XB-NPH)

Xalapa, MexicoFlight

On November 18, 2013, a Cessna 414 Chancellor (registration XB-NPH) operated by Private Mexico was involved in an aviation accident near Xalapa, Mexico in flight. 2 people were killed. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed in the Sierra Madre Oriental near Mirador while en route from Monterrey to Xalapa, killing both occupants.

Incident Overview and Route Details A twin-engine aircraft departed from Monterrey-Del Norte Airport at 0820 local time, with Xalapa-El Lencero Airport in Veracruz as its intended destination. The flight was operating under marginal weather conditions when the incident occurred. ## Crash Location and Aftermath During the cruise phase of the flight, the aircraft crashed in the Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range, specifically near the summit of Mirador. The impact resulted in a post-crash fire that completely destroyed the aircraft. ## Casualties Both individuals on board the aircraft were killed in the crash. No further details regarding the specific cause of the accident or the identities of the occupants were provided in the source material.