On November 23, 1993, a Piper PA-61 Aerostar (Ted Smith 601) (registration N32RG) operated by 32 Romeo Golf was involved in an aviation accident near Campeche, Mexico during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: It is believed that the engine failed after the aircraft was refueled with Jet A1 iso 100LL. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
Both engines surged and lost power five minutes after takeoff from Campeche Airport. The pilot attempted an emergency landing, crash landing 16 km away. All four occupants were slightly injured. The probable cause was refueling with Jet A1 iso 100LL.
Incident
Approximately five minutes after departing from Campeche Airport, both engines of the aircraft began to surge and subsequently lost power. The pilot responded by reducing altitude and attempting an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed roughly 16 kilometers from Campeche.
Occupants and Damage
All four occupants on board sustained minor injuries. The aircraft itself was damaged beyond repair as a result of the crash landing.
Probable Cause
The official investigation identified the likely cause of the engine failure as refueling with Jet A1 iso 100LL, a fuel type that was incompatible with the aircraft's engines.
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