Accident Details
On December 13, 2003, at approximately 1540 central standard time, a Piper PA-46 single-engine airplane, registration N9223X, was destroyed upon impact with a building about one mile short of the landing threshold for runway 02 at Guaymas, State of Sonora, in the Republic of Mexico. The private pilot and his passenger were fatally injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal cross-country trip.
Flight History
The flight originated from Tucson, Arizona, at 1340, with Guaymas as its final destination. The purpose of the flight was a personal cross-country trip. No further details about the flight's progress or the events leading up to the accident are available from the source.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft involved was a Piper PA-46, a single-engine airplane. It was registered as N9223X. The aircraft was destroyed in the accident. No information about the aircraft's maintenance history, age, or any other characteristics is provided.
Impact and Injuries
The aircraft struck a building approximately one mile from the runway threshold. The impact destroyed both the aircraft and the building. The source states that the private pilot and his passenger were fatally injured, but it does not specify the number of fatalities or any details of the injuries. The building's occupants, if any, are not mentioned.
Weather and Conditions
Visual meteorological conditions were reported at the time of the accident. No further weather details, such as wind, visibility, or ceiling, are given in the source.