What happened
During a flight traveling from Monterrey toward Cancún, the pilot of a single-engine aircraft contacted air traffic control to report a critical fuel shortage. Due to the lack of remaining fuel, the pilot requested an emergency diversion to Chichén Itzá Airport within the Yucatán Province.
As the aircraft attempted to approach the airfield under nighttime conditions, it descended into a wooded area located a short distance from the airport. The impact with the trees resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. There was no post-crash fire reported at the scene.
Findings
- The flight was operating in a state of low fuel prior to the accident.
- The crash occurred during the approach phase of flight.
- All five individuals on board sustained injuries during the impact.