What happened
During a flight traveling from Puebla toward Guadalajara, the pilot of a twin-engine airplane encountered significant mechanical issues involving the engines. These complications necessitated an immediate attempt at an emergency descent and landing.
While attempting to manage the engine failure, the aircraft went down in a pasture situated in the vicinity of Villa Mendoza. Following the impact, a fire broke out and consumed the wreckage. Despite the intensity of the post-crash fire, all five occupants managed to evacuate the aircraft. The survivors sustained various injuries during the incident.
Findings
- The primary driver of the accident was the occurrence of engine problems during the en route phase of flight.