No fatalities

2016-11-29: Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain (N633D) — Private United States of America — El Sacrificio, Mexico

El Sacrificio, MexicoLanding (descent or approach)

On November 29, 2016, a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain (registration N633D) operated by Private United States of America was involved in an aviation accident near El Sacrificio, Mexico during landing or approach. 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)Primary reportUpdated 1781192124Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft, involved in a smuggling flight in Mexico, was found abandoned after a belly landing in a swamp. The three occupants and cargo were missing. The registration was confirmed false.

Incident Overview

The twin-engine airplane, engaged in a smuggling flight within Mexico, attempted a belly landing in a swampy area near El Sacrificio in the State of Campeche. The circumstances leading to the landing remain unclear.

Discovery

Local authorities discovered the wreckage a few hours after the landing. No trace of the three occupants or the aircraft's cargo was found at the scene.

Registration Details

The aircraft bore the registration N633D, which is officially attributed to a Piper PA-31 (serial number 31-7852098). However, Mexican and US authorities confirmed that this registration does not correspond to the accident aircraft, indicating the use of false markings.