What happened
Shortly after departing from Yajalón, a twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountain slope in the vicinity of Petalcingo, Chiapas. The accident occurred approximately five minutes into the flight while the aircraft was operating a cargo mission destined for Tuxtla Gutierrez.
The aircraft was transporting a payload consisting of 50 sacks of coffee, bringing the total weight of the load to 2.5 tons. During the initial climb phase, the plane struck terrain, leading to a high-impact collision. The crash resulted in five fatalities, claiming the lives of all occupants on board, including the pilot, copilot, mechanic, and two passengers.
Findings
Preliminary assessments suggest that an engine failure occurred during the early stages of the ascent. It is believed that the aircraft was overloaded at the time of the incident, which may have contributed to the loss of power or inability to maintain altitude following the engine malfunction.