Aircraft accident in Sierra Madre Oriental

2 fatalities • Xalapa, Mexico • Flight

A twin-engine aircraft crashed in the Sierra Madre Oriental mountains during a flight from Monterrey to Xalapa, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

On the morning of the accident, a twin engine aircraft departed from Monterrey-Del Norte Airport at 08:20 local time. The flight was scheduled to proceed to Xalapa-El Lencero Airport in Veracruz. During the en route phase of the flight, the aircraft was navigating through marginal weather conditions.

While traversing the region, the plane struck the terrain in the Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range, specifically near the summit of Mirador. The impact was followed by a post-crash fire that completely destroyed the airframe. There were two fatalities among the occupants of the aircraft.

Findings

  • The aircraft was operating in marginal weather conditions at the time of the accident.
  • The wreckage was destroyed by fire following the impact with the mountainside.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2013-11-18 Cessna 414 Chancellor accident near Xalapa, Mexico?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed in the Sierra Madre Oriental mountains during a flight from Monterrey to Xalapa, resulting in two fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 2013-11-18 Cessna 414 Chancellor accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2013-11-18 involved a Cessna 414 Chancellor, registration XB-NPH, operated by Private Mexico, at Xalapa, Mexico.

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