2 fatalities

Twin-Engine Aircraft Crash in Sierra de Chilpancingo (XB-OUE)

San Vicente, MexicoFlight

On September 13, 2017, a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain (registration XB-OUE) operated by Private Mexico was involved in an aviation accident near San Vicente, Mexico in flight. 2 people were killed. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into hilly, wooded terrain near San Vicente while en route from Toluca to Acapulco due to poor weather and limited visibility, killing both occupants.

Incident Overview and Route Details The accident involved a twin-engine aircraft that was operating en route from Toluca to Acapulco. During the flight, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions that significantly reduced visibility. ## Terrain Impact and Casualties While navigating through the limited visibility, the aircraft struck hilly and wooded terrain in the Sierra de Chilpancingo, near San Vicente. The impact forces and a subsequent post-crash fire destroyed the aircraft. Both occupants on board were killed in the accident. ## Operational Context The source does not specify the exact aircraft type, registration, date, or operator. The crash was directly associated with the pilot's encounter with poor weather and the resulting limited visibility, which led to the collision with the terrain.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Sept 2017 Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain accident near San Vicente, Mexico?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into hilly, wooded terrain near San Vicente while en route from Toluca to Acapulco due to poor weather and limited visibility, killing both occupants.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 Sept 2017 Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Sept 2017 involved a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain, registration XB-OUE, operated by Private Mexico, at San Vicente, Mexico.