Piedras Negras Airport (PDS/MMPG) → Monterrey-General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (MTY/MMMY)
Flight / Schedule
Piedras Negras Airport (PDS/MMPG) → Monterrey-General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (MTY/MMMY)
Aircraft
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EXRegistration
XA-RFD
MSN
208B5713
Year of Manufacture
2022
Operator
AerusDate
July 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Passenger - Scheduled
Flight Phase
Approach
Crash Site
Substantial
Crash Location
2.5 NM North of Monterrey -
Region
North America • Mexico
Coordinates
25.8081°, -100.1174°
Narrative Report
On July 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM, Piedras Negras Airport (PDS/MMPG) → Monterrey-General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (MTY/MMMY) experienced a crash involving Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX, operated by Aerus, with the event recorded near 2.5 NM North of Monterrey -.
The flight was categorized as passenger - scheduled and the reported phase was approach at a substantial crash site.
0 fatalities were recorded, 3 survivors were identified or estimated.
other fatalities: 0.
Aerus Flight ZV165 from Piedras Negras to Monterrey, operated by a Cessna 208B, XA-RFD, force landed approximately 2.5 NM North of the intended destination after encountering technical difficulties. The 3 occupants, 2 crew and 1 passenger, were injured. The aircraft was severely damaged.
Aircraft reference details include registration XA-RFD, MSN 208B5713, year of manufacture 2022.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 25.8081°, -100.1174°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Aerus Flight ZV165 from Piedras Negras to Monterrey, operated by a Cessna 208B, XA-RFD, force landed approximately 2.5 NM North of the intended destination after encountering technical difficulties. The 3 occupants, 2 crew and 1 passenger, were injured. The aircraft was severely damaged.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
—
Passengers On Board
—
Estimated Survivors
3
Fatality Rate
—
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Piedras Negras Airport (PDS/MMPG) → Monterrey-General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (MTY/MMMY)
Operator
AerusFlight Type
Passenger - Scheduled
Flight Phase
Approach
Crash Site
Substantial
Region / Country
North America • Mexico
Aircraft Details
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