Atizapán de Zaragoza – Tepic
Flight / Schedule
Atizapán de Zaragoza – Tepic
Aircraft
Piper PA-31 CheyenneRegistration
XB-OQA
MSN
31-7620049
Year of Manufacture
1976
Operator
Unknown
Date
January 23, 2024 at 10:55 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Region
Central America • Mexico
Coordinates
23.6585°, -102.0077°
Narrative Report
On January 23, 2024 at 10:55 AM, Atizapán de Zaragoza – Tepic experienced a crash involving Piper PA-31 Cheyenne, operated by an operator, with the event recorded near Central America, Mexico.
The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach).
4 people were known to be on board, 4 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: 3, passenger fatalities: 3, other fatalities: 0.
Aircraft reference details include registration XB-OQA, MSN 31-7620049, year of manufacture 1976.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 23.6585°, -102.0077°.
Fatalities
Total
4
Crew
1
Passengers
3
Other
0
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
3
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 4
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Atizapán de Zaragoza – Tepic
Flight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Region / Country
Central America • Mexico
Aircraft Details
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