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Aircraft Crash Landing in Open Field Near Chetumal Airport (N640WA)

Sergio Butrón Casas, MexicoFlight

On March 3, 2021, a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain (registration N640WA) operated by Marc Inc was involved in an aviation accident near Sergio Butrón Casas, Mexico in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 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

An aircraft made an emergency landing in an open field near Chetumal Airport after the pilot reported engine problems. Both occupants were slightly injured, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Location Details An aircraft was on approach to Chetumal Airport when the pilot reported engine problems. The pilot elected to make an emergency landing, and the aircraft crash-landed in an open field located in Sergio Butrón Casas, approximately 25 km west of Chetumal Airport. ## Occupant Injuries and Aircraft Damage Both occupants of the aircraft were slightly injured. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair as a result of the crash landing. ## Operational Context The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or the exact cause of the engine problems. The incident involved an emergency landing decision made by the pilot during the approach phase to Chetumal Airport.

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What happened in the 3 Mar 2021 Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain accident near Sergio Butrón Casas, Mexico?

An aircraft made an emergency landing in an open field near Chetumal Airport after the pilot reported engine problems. Both occupants were slightly injured, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 3 Mar 2021 Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 3 Mar 2021 involved a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain, registration N640WA, operated by Marc Inc, at Sergio Butrón Casas, Mexico.

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