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Explosive Drone and Gunfire Attack Damages Three Planes at Tepalcatepec Airstrip

Authorities report no injuries, with the site secured for an active investigation.

Overview

  • The assault struck the La Parota rural airstrip near Magallanes on Sunday morning, where emergency calls were placed to 911.
  • One Cessna was destroyed and two additional aircraft were damaged by shrapnel, fire and bullet holes, according to police reports.
  • Responders documented blast holes in the hangar’s metal roof consistent with explosive devices and tire-puncture spikes left on the runway.
  • Guardia Civil officers cordoned off the area and referred the case to investigative authorities, who have not announced any arrests or identified suspects.
  • Local reporting noted the two damaged planes were used for crop spraying, and some aircraft details and registrations were cited but not independently confirmed.