Accident Overview
A twin-engine airplane crashed in hilly terrain near the border between Mexico and Guatemala, resulting in the destruction of the aircraft by impact forces and a post-crash fire. The accident occurred after the airplane departed from Tapachula Airport at 0814 local time.
Flight and Purpose
The aircraft was on a mission to disperse sterile flies as part of a program aimed at controlling the cattle screwworm. On board were three individuals: two pilots from Guatemala and one passenger, a Mexican agronomic engineer.
Occupants
The crew consisted of pilot Carlos Eduardo Monroy Pinto and copilot Byron Eduardo Moran de Paz. The passenger was Lucio Alberto Roblero de León. All three occupants were killed in the accident.
Circumstances
The airplane crashed in unknown circumstances. The wreckage was destroyed by the impact and subsequent fire. No further details about the cause or sequence of events were provided in the investigation source.