Aircraft accident at Tuxtla Gutierrez-Angel Albino Corzo Airport

8 fatalities • Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Mexico • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft crashed in a field near Tuxtla Gutierrez-Angel Albino Corzo Airport during its initial climb, resulting in the loss of all eight people on board.

What happened

On the afternoon of the incident, an aircraft departed from runway 32 at Tuxtla Gutierrez-Angel Albino Corzo Airport. After receiving clearance to climb to an altitude of 12,500 feet, the flight entered its initial climb phase. Shortly after takeoff, the crew notified air traffic control of their intention to return to the airport.

During this maneuver, the aircraft experienced a loss of altitude and impacted a field, where a post-crash fire broke out. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. There were 8 fatalities among the occupants of the plane.

Findings

Following the crash, it was noted that the aircraft lost height during the climb phase, leading to the fatal impact in the nearby field.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2013-01-17 Piper PA-31-310 Navajo accident near Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Mexico?

An aircraft crashed in a field near Tuxtla Gutierrez-Angel Albino Corzo Airport during its initial climb, resulting in the loss of all eight people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 2013-01-17 Piper PA-31-310 Navajo accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 8 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2013-01-17 involved a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo, registration XB-EZY, operated by Habilitaciones Turisticas SA - HATUSA, at Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Mexico.

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