Monterrey - Monterrey
Flight / Schedule
Monterrey - Monterrey
Aircraft
Piper PA-31-310 NavajoRegistration
N69DJ
MSN
31-7300155
Year of Manufacture
1973
Operator
Private AmericanDate
September 12, 2011 at 01:45 PM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Test
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Monterrey-Del Norte Nuevo León
Region
Central America • Mexico
Coordinates
25.7741°, -100.2921°
Narrative Report
On September 12, 2011 at 01:45 PM, Monterrey - Monterrey experienced a crash involving Piper PA-31-310 Navajo, operated by Private American, with the event recorded near Monterrey-Del Norte Nuevo León.
The flight was categorized as test and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
2 people were known to be on board, 2 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 1, passenger fatalities: 1, other fatalities: 0.
The twin engine aircraft was engaged in a local post maintenance test flight at Monterrey-Del Norte Airport. Shortly after takeoff, the airplane encountered difficulties to gain height when it stalled and crashed in a field located 500 metres past the runway end, bursting into flames. The aircraft was destroyed by fire and both occupants were killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration N69DJ, MSN 31-7300155, year of manufacture 1973.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 25.7741°, -100.2921°.
Fatalities
Total
2
Crew
1
Passengers
1
Other
0
Crash Summary
The twin engine aircraft was engaged in a local post maintenance test flight at Monterrey-Del Norte Airport. Shortly after takeoff, the airplane encountered difficulties to gain height when it stalled and crashed in a field located 500 metres past the runway end, bursting into flames. The aircraft was destroyed by fire and both occupants were killed.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
1
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 2
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Monterrey - Monterrey
Operator
Private AmericanFlight Type
Test
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Central America • Mexico
Aircraft Details
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