3 fatalities

Nighttime Crash into the Sea Off Veracruz (XB-VFJ)

Veracruz, MexicoTakeoff (climb)

On July 28, 2023, a Cessna 650 Citation VII (registration XB-VFJ) operated by Private Mexico was involved in an aviation accident near Veracruz, Mexico during takeoff. 3 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 private aircraft crashed into the sea off Ciudad de Veracruz three minutes after departing Veracruz-General Heriberto Jara Corona Airport at night, killing all three occupants.

Departure and Flight Profile The aircraft departed from Runway 01 at Veracruz-General Heriberto Jara Corona Airport at 2047 local time. It was operating a private flight to Toluca and carried two pilots and one passenger. The flight was conducted at night. ## Accident Sequence Three minutes after takeoff, while in the climb phase, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent. The aircraft subsequently impacted the sea off Ciudad de Veracruz. ## Impact and Casualties The aircraft was destroyed upon impact. All three occupants on board were killed in the accident. No further details regarding the specific cause of the uncontrolled descent are provided in the source material.