No fatalities

Unidentified crash involving government-operated aircraft (XC-BIB)

Topia, MexicoFlight

On February 20, 1976, a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) (registration XC-BIB) operated by Procuraduría General de la República was involved in an aviation accident near Topia, Mexico in flight. No fatalities were reported. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft operated by the Attorney General of the Republic crashed under unknown circumstances shortly after being delivered.

What happened

A recent aviation accident has occurred involving an aircraft belonging to the office of the Attorney General of the Republic. The incident took place under circumstances that currently remain unidentified. According to available reports, the aircraft had been received by its operator only a few days before the crash occurred.

No specific details regarding the flight phase, location, or the number of occupants on board have been released at this time. Because the exact nature of the event is still being investigated, the sequence of events leading to the impact remains unclear.

Findings

At present, there are no official findings regarding the cause of the accident. The investigation has not yet determined the factors that led to the loss of the aircraft, especially given its very recent delivery to the Republic's Attorney General.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 20 Feb 1976 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident near Topia, Mexico?

An aircraft operated by the Attorney General of the Republic crashed under unknown circumstances shortly after being delivered.

Were there any fatalities in the 20 Feb 1976 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 20 Feb 1976 involved a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter), registration XC-BIB, operated by Procuraduría General de la República, at Topia, Mexico.