Background on the Incident
A private jet, a Cessna Citation III with the registration XA-PRO, crashed in the community of San Pedro Totoltepec, Toluca municipality, Mexico State. The preliminary death toll is six, according to the state’s civil protection authority.
The aircraft departed from Acapulco, Guerrero, and was headed to Toluca, the state capital. On board were eight passengers and two crew members.
Response and Current Situation
Emergency response teams, including those from the C5 Toluca, Metepec and Toluca fire departments, San Mateo Atenco, Grupo Relámpagos, the Navy Secretariat, and the National Guard, are working together at the scene.
The fire is now under control, and teams are conducting cooling and removal operations.
Authorities’ Instructions
Local authorities advise the public to avoid the area due to ongoing emergency operations.
Key Questions and Answers
- What type of aircraft was involved in the crash? The crashed private jet was a Cessna Citation III, registered as XA-PRO.
- Where did the aircraft depart from and where was it headed? The jet took off from Acapulco, Guerrero, and was en route to Toluca, the capital of Mexico State.
- How many people were on board the aircraft? There were eight passengers and two crew members on the plane.
- What emergency services are involved in the response? Multiple agencies, including C5 Toluca, Metepec and Toluca fire departments, San Mateo Atenco, Grupo Relámpagos, the Navy Secretariat, and the National Guard, are collaborating at the scene.
- What is the current status of the fire? The fire is now under control, and teams are working on cooling and removal operations.
- What instructions have been given to the public? Authorities advise the public to stay away from the area due to ongoing emergency operations.
