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April 14, 2017 · Champion 8KCAB · N65SE
Cancun, MX
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 14, 2017
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Cancun, MX
Aircraft
Champion 8KCAB
Tail Number
N65SE
Operator
Aviation M2 Cozumel
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CEN17WA161
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Mexican government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Mexican government. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: DAAIA/DGAC/SCT: Ing. Jose Armando Constantino Tercero, Av. 602 No. 161, 1er piso, Col. San Juan de Aragón 3 Secc, Deleg. Venustiano Carranza C.P.15620, México, D. F. Area Jurídica, Extienda de ASA.
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The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Mexican government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Mexican government. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: DAAIA/DGAC/SCT: Ing. Jose Armando Constantino Tercero, Av. 602 No. 161, 1er piso, Col. San Juan de Aragón 3 Secc, Deleg. Venustiano Carranza C.P.15620, México, D. F. Area Jurídica, Extienda de ASA.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time23:25 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftChampion 8KCAB
Tail NumberN65SE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorAviation M2 Cozumel
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · AEIO-360 · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Fatal
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0