Aircraft crash near Ceballos, Mexico

2 fatalities • Durango, Mexico • Flight

A twin-engine aircraft crashed in an open field near Ceballos during its approach to Durango Airport, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

On the approach to Durango Airport, a twin-engine aircraft traveling from Celaya experienced an uncontrolled descent. The aircraft impacted an open field situated approximately 16 km northwest of Durango Intl Airport, in the vicinity of the village of Ceballos.

Following the impact, the wreckage was discovered in a burned state near the Peña del Aguila Dam. The accident resulted in two fatalities, as both occupants on board the aircraft were killed during the event.

Findings

No specific official findings regarding the underlying cause of the descent have been documented in the provided report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2022-05-23 Piper PA-61 Aerostar (Ted Smith 601) accident near Durango, Mexico?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed in an open field near Ceballos during its approach to Durango Airport, resulting in two fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 2022-05-23 Piper PA-61 Aerostar (Ted Smith 601) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2022-05-23 involved a Piper PA-61 Aerostar (Ted Smith 601), registration N66CG, operated by Raul Ignacion Posada, at Durango, Mexico.

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