Aircraft crash near Conrado Castillo during descent to Ciudad Victoria

6 fatalities • Conrado Castillo, Mexico • Flight

A twin-engine aircraft crashed in hilly terrain near Conrado Castillo while attempting to land in poor weather, resulting in the deaths of all six people on board.

What happened

A flight traveling from San Luis Potosí to Torreón, which included a scheduled stop in Ciudad Victoria, ended in a fatal accident during the late afternoon. The twin engine aircraft was performing a descent toward Ciudad Victoria Airport when the crew encountered adverse weather conditions. During this phase of flight, the aircraft struck trees and crashed into hilly terrain in the vicinity of Conrado Castillo.

Search efforts located the wreckage the following morning, approximately 60 km northwest of the Ciudad Victoria Airport. The force of the impact caused the aircraft to disintegrate. There were six fatalities recorded, as all six occupants, including the pilot and five passengers, perished in the accident.

Findings

  • The aircraft was operating in poor weather conditions during its approach to the intermediate stop.
  • The impact with trees and subsequent crash in hilly terrain occurred while the aircraft was at a low altitude.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck trees and terrain while descending in poor weather conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2014-11-14 Piper PA-31-310 Navajo accident near Conrado Castillo, Mexico?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed in hilly terrain near Conrado Castillo while attempting to land in poor weather, resulting in the deaths of all six people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 2014-11-14 Piper PA-31-310 Navajo accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2014-11-14 involved a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo, registration XB-ZAX, operated by Private Mexico, at Conrado Castillo, Mexico.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck trees and terrain while descending in poor weather conditions.

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