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April 24, 2013 · Mcdonnell Douglas 600N · XC-AAF
Oaxaca, MX
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 24, 2013
Location
Oaxaca, MX
Aircraft
Mcdonnell Douglas 600N
Tail Number
XC-AAF
Operator
Oaxaca State Government
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CEN13WA255
On April 24, 2013, about 2335 universal time coordinated, a McDonnell Douglas MD 600N, XC-AAF, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Oaxaca, Mexico. The pilot and three passengers on board were fatally injured. The medical flight originated from Hospital Regional de Putla Villa de Guerrero, Oaxaxa, Mexico, and was destined for Hospital General de Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Mexico. Any further information regarding the investigation can be obtained from the Direccion General De Aeronautica Civil (DGAC), Direccion De Investigacion De Accidentes E Incidentes De Aviacion, Mexico, at: Direccion General De Aeronautica Civil (DGAC), Direccion De Investigacion De Accidentes E Incidentes De Aviacion Providencia No 807, 70 Piso 03100 Mexico D. F. Telephone: (52) 44 4044 6405 Facsimile: (52) 55 5523 6275 This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the DGAC of Mexico.
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On April 24, 2013, about 2335 universal time coordinated, a McDonnell Douglas MD 600N, XC-AAF, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Oaxaca, Mexico. The pilot and three passengers on board were fatally injured. The medical flight originated from Hospital Regional de Putla Villa de Guerrero, Oaxaxa, Mexico, and was destined for Hospital General de Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Mexico. Any further information regarding the investigation can be obtained from the Direccion General De Aeronautica Civil (DGAC), Direccion De Investigacion De Accidentes E Incidentes De Aviacion, Mexico, at: Direccion General De Aeronautica Civil (DGAC), Direccion De Investigacion De Accidentes E Incidentes De Aviacion Providencia No 807, 70 Piso 03100 Mexico D. F. Telephone: (52) 44 4044 6405 Facsimile: (52) 55 5523 6275 This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the DGAC of Mexico.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftMcdonnell Douglas 600N
Tail NumberXC-AAF
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageDestroyed
OperatorOaxaca State Government
Engines1
People & Injuries
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total0
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0