Incident Overview
A twin-engine aircraft on an illegal flight from Colombia struck the slope of Mt La Estrella near Amealco de Bonfil, Mexico. The aircraft was flying at low altitude to evade radar detection when the collision occurred. Upon impact, the aircraft disintegrated, and all three occupants were killed.
Aircraft and Cargo
The aircraft was carrying three people and a load of 700 kilograms of cocaine. The cocaine was spread over an area of approximately one kilometer following the crash. The flight originated from Colombia and was conducted illegally, with the crew intentionally flying at low height to avoid radar detection.
Aftermath
The wreckage was scattered across the mountainside, with the aircraft completely destroyed on impact. The cocaine cargo was dispersed over a wide area. No further details about the aircraft, such as registration or model, have been reported. The accident remains under investigation.