2 fatalities

2013-02-21: Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) (3303) — Mexican Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Mexicana — Santa Lucía AFB, Mexico

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On February 21, 2013, a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) (registration 3303) operated by Mexican Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Mexicana was involved in an aviation accident near Santa Lucía AFB, Mexico in flight. 2 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.

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A training flight ended in a fatal accident near Santa Lucía AFB when a single-engine aircraft crashed into an open field.

What happened

During a routine local training mission, a single-engine aircraft crashed in an open field situated near the Santa Lucía Air Force Base. The accident occurred while the crew was conducting flight operations in the vicinity of the airfield. Following the impact, the aircraft was completely destroyed. The incident resulted in two fatalities, as both occupants of the plane were killed in the crash.

Findings

The specific circumstances surrounding the crash remain undetermined, as the cause of the accident has not yet been established. Investigators have not yet released details regarding the flight phase or any mechanical issues present at the time of the impact.