On July 13, 2022, a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo (registration N28DF) operated by Global Avionics was involved in an aviation accident near Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico during takeoff. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft lost control and entered an inverted descent during the climb phase following takeoff. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine airplane crashed into a cornfield shortly after departing from Santiago de Querétaro Airport, resulting in two fatalities.
What happened
During the initial climb phase following departure from Santiago de Querétaro Airport, a twin engine airplane experienced a loss of control. The aircraft entered an inverted flight path before impacting a maize field situated in the vicinity of the airfield.
Upon impact, the airframe was completely destroyed. There were two fatalities recorded among the occupants of the aircraft.
Findings
No specific technical cause for the loss of control was detailed in the initial report, though the aircraft's descent was characterized by an inverted attitude during the climb.
Probable cause
The aircraft lost control and entered an inverted descent during the climb phase following takeoff.