7 fatalities

Fatal Mountain Crash of a Single-Engine Aircraft Near La Parota (XB-MLO)

El Montoso, MexicoFlight

On December 22, 2024, a Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair (registration XB-MLO) operated by Private Mexico was involved in an aviation accident near El Montoso, Mexico in flight. 7 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 single-engine aircraft carrying seven people crashed into a wooded hillside near La Parota, Michoacán, after losing control over mountainous terrain. The impact and post-crash fire destroyed the plane, killing all occupants.

Incident Overview and Flight Details A single-engine aircraft departed from La Parota, Michoacán, on a private trip with seven people on board. The flight was operating over mountainous terrain when the aircraft went out of control. ## Crash and Aftermath The aircraft crashed on the slope of a wooded hill and burst into flames. The airplane was destroyed by the impact forces and the subsequent post-crash fire. All seven occupants on board were killed in the accident. ## Investigation Status The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, exact date, operator, or the probable cause of the accident.