No fatalities

2017-02-15: Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class) (N116TH) — Private United States of America — Chichén Itzá, Mexico

Chichén Itzá, MexicoLanding (descent or approach)

On February 15, 2017, a Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class) (registration N116TH) operated by Private United States of America was involved in an aviation accident near Chichén Itzá, Mexico during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 16 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A single-engine aircraft en route from Monterrey to Cancún diverted to Chichén Itzá due to low fuel and crashed into trees at night. All five occupants were injured; the aircraft was destroyed.

Incident

While overflying the Yucatán Province during a flight from Monterrey to Cancún, the pilot of a single-engine aircraft informed air traffic control that the aircraft was low on fuel. The pilot requested and received permission to divert to Chichén Itzá Airport for an emergency landing.

As the aircraft approached the airfield during nighttime conditions, it descended into trees and crashed several kilometers from the airport. The impact destroyed the airplane, and there was no post-crash fire.

Occupants and Injuries

All five occupants aboard the aircraft sustained injuries in the crash. No further details about the nature or severity of injuries have been reported.

Aircraft Damage

The aircraft was completely destroyed in the accident. No additional specifics regarding the aircraft type or registration have been provided.