A small private jet has crashed in central Mexico, killing at least seven people, after the pilot attempted an emergency landing on Monday, 15th December.
Details of the Fatal Crash
The aircraft, which had departed from the Pacific coastal city of Acapulco, came down in the industrial zone of San Mateo Atenco. Authorities state the pilot was trying to land on a nearby football pitch when the tragedy occurred. The jet struck the metal roof of a business, causing a significant fire that forced the evacuation of hundreds of people from the surrounding area.
Recovery and Investigation Efforts
Mexico State Civil Protection Coordinator confirmed that, hours after the accident, seven bodies had been recovered from the wreckage. Officials are working to reconcile this number with the plane's manifest, which listed eight passengers and two crew members. The crash site is located just a few miles from Toluca airport, where the emergency landing was likely intended.
Ongoing Inquiry and Regional Risks
The exact circumstances leading to the attempted emergency landing and the ultimate cause of the crash are now under official investigation. This incident tragically underscores the inherent risks associated with small, private jet travel in the region, prompting renewed scrutiny of safety protocols.
Emergency services remain on scene as recovery operations continue, and an investigation into the private jet crash is underway to determine the full sequence of events.
