4 fatalities

Aircraft Accident at Chilpancingo-Doctor Alfonso G. Alarcón Airport (XC-FIT)

Chilpancingo-Doctor Alfonso G. Alarcón, MexicoLanding (descent or approach)

On January 15, 2002, a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter (registration XC-FIT) operated by Procuraduría General de la República was involved in an aviation accident near Chilpancingo-Doctor Alfonso G. Alarcón, Mexico during landing or approach. 4 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

An aircraft veered off runway 15 at Chilpancingo-Doctor Alfonso G. Alarcón Airport after an excessive-speed touchdown, striking earth mounds and a concrete wall. Four passengers were killed and 14 others injured.

Accident Overview and Sequence of Events<br><br>Following its landing on runway 15 at Chilpancingo-Doctor Alfonso G. Alarcón Airport, the aircraft lost control and veered off the runway to the right. The aircraft subsequently struck several earth mounds and collided with a concrete wall, ultimately coming to rest upside down.<br><br>## Casualties and Reported Factors<br><br>The accident resulted in the deaths of four passengers, while 14 other occupants sustained injuries. Reports indicated that the aircraft's speed was excessive at the time of touchdown, a factor that preceded the loss of control and subsequent departure from the runway.