4 fatalities

Fatal Crash of Single-Engine Aircraft at Saltillo-Plan de Guadalupe Airport (N6074A)

Saltillo, MexicoLanding (descent or approach)

On January 5, 2024, a Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class) (registration N6074A) operated by Alsa Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Saltillo, Mexico during landing or approach. 4 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft crashed into an open field about 200 meters short of Runway 35 at Saltillo-Plan de Guadalupe Airport during final approach, killing all four occupants.

Incident Overview and Impact Location During final approach to Runway 35 at Saltillo-Plan de Guadalupe Airport, a single-engine aircraft executed a sudden left turn and impacted the ground. The crash occurred in an open field, with wreckage recovered approximately 200 meters short of the runway threshold. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact. ## Casualties and Aircraft Condition All four occupants aboard the aircraft were killed in the crash. The source does not provide the specific aircraft type, registration, operator, date, or cause of the accident. The wreckage was found in the open field near the runway threshold, and the aircraft sustained total destruction during the impact.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 Jan 2024 Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class) accident near Saltillo, Mexico?

A single-engine aircraft crashed into an open field about 200 meters short of Runway 35 at Saltillo-Plan de Guadalupe Airport during final approach, killing all four occupants.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 Jan 2024 Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Jan 2024 involved a Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class), registration N6074A, operated by Alsa Aviation, at Saltillo, Mexico.