Las Ánimas - Río Verde
Flight / Schedule
Las Ánimas - Río Verde
Aircraft
Piper PA-31-350 Navajo ChieftainRegistration
N3528C
MSN
31-7952143
Year of Manufacture
1979
Operator
Mexican GovernmentDate
December 29, 1983 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Government
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Plain, Valley
Crash Location
Las Ánimas Jalisco
Region
Central America • Mexico
Coordinates
19.9449°, -105.3014°
Narrative Report
On December 29, 1983 at 12:00 AM, Las Ánimas - Río Verde experienced a crash involving Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain, operated by Mexican Government, with the event recorded near Las Ánimas Jalisco.
The flight was categorized as government and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a plain, valley crash site.
3 people were known to be on board, 1 fatalities were recorded, 2 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 33.3%.
Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 2, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
Shortly after takeoff from Las Ánimas, while climbing, the twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances. Both passengers were injured and the pilot was killed. The aircraft was engaged in a flight on behalf of a livestock pest control program jointly organized by a US and Mexican commission.
Aircraft reference details include registration N3528C, MSN 31-7952143, year of manufacture 1979.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 19.9449°, -105.3014°.
Fatalities
Total
1
Crew
1
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Shortly after takeoff from Las Ánimas, while climbing, the twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances. Both passengers were injured and the pilot was killed. The aircraft was engaged in a flight on behalf of a livestock pest control program jointly organized by a US and Mexican commission.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
2
Estimated Survivors
2
Fatality Rate
33.3%
Known people on board: 3
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Las Ánimas - Río Verde
Operator
Mexican GovernmentFlight Type
Government
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Plain, Valley
Region / Country
Central America • Mexico
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Piper PA-31-350 Navajo ChieftainRegistration
N3528C
MSN
31-7952143
Year of Manufacture
1979
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