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.