Single-engine aircraft crash in Moris

1 fatality • Moris, Mexico • Flight

A single-engine airplane crashed in a field in Moris following an engine failure, resulting in one fatality and two injuries.

What happened

A regional flight operated on behalf of the Attorney General of the Republic ended in a crash in a field located in Moris. During the flight, the single-engine airplane experienced a loss of power due to an engine malfunction. Following this failure, the aircraft went down in the field.

The accident resulted in one fatality and two injuries. The pilot was killed in the impact, while both passengers sustained injuries during the event.

Findings

Official investigations into the crash concluded that the primary factor was an engine failure, though the specific underlying reason for the mechanical malfunction remains undetermined.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced an engine failure of unknown origin.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1979-08-31 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident near Moris, Mexico?

A single-engine airplane crashed in a field in Moris following an engine failure, resulting in one fatality and two injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 1979-08-31 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1979-08-31 involved a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter), registration XC-BIC, operated by Procuraduría General de la República, at Moris, Mexico.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced an engine failure of unknown origin.

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