No fatalities

2022-02-13: Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class) (XB-SUA) — Private Mexico — Mazatlán, Mexico

Mazatlán, MexicoFlight

On February 13, 2022, a Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class) (registration XB-SUA) operated by Private Mexico was involved in an aviation accident near Mazatlán, Mexico in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot performed an emergency landing on a motorway due to engine malfunctions. 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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An aircraft was forced to perform an emergency landing on a motorway after the pilot encountered engine issues during flight.

What happened

During the flight, the pilot experienced mechanical difficulties involving the engine. In response to these engine problems, the pilot decided to execute an emergency landing on a motorway.

As the aircraft approached the motorway, it struck a road bank. The impact caused the aircraft to lose its left wing before finally coming to a stop. Following the crash, all six occupants were able to evacuate the wreckage. No fatalities were reported, though the individuals sustained minor injuries.

Findings

  • The aircraft suffered significant structural damage, resulting in it being declared a total loss.
  • The primary factor leading to the emergency landing was engine problems encountered while en route.

Probable cause

The pilot performed an emergency landing on a motorway due to engine malfunctions.