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Fatal Stall and Fire During Test Flight at Monterrey-Del Norte Airport (N69DJ)

Monterrey-Del Norte, MexicoTakeoff (climb)

On September 12, 2011, a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo (registration N69DJ) operated by Private United States of America was involved in an aviation accident near Monterrey-Del Norte, Mexico during takeoff. 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a field 500 meters past the runway end at Monterrey-Del Norte Airport during a post-maintenance test flight, killing both occupants.

Incident Overview A twin-engine aircraft was conducting a local post-maintenance test flight at Monterrey-Del Norte Airport when a fatal accident occurred. The flight was intended to evaluate the aircraft following maintenance procedures, but the operation ended in a crash shortly after departure. ## Sequence of Events Shortly after takeoff, the airplane experienced difficulties in gaining altitude. The aircraft subsequently stalled and descended into a field located 500 meters past the runway end. Upon impact, the aircraft burst into flames, leading to its complete destruction. ## Casualties and Damage The accident resulted in the death of both occupants on board. The aircraft was destroyed by fire, with no survivors reported from the incident.