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Five Injured After Piper Navajo Crashes Near Purépero, Michoacán

Initial reports indicate an engine problem on a Puebla-to-Guadalajara flight, prompting a diversion attempt toward Uruapan.

Overview

  • The aircraft went down on Monday afternoon near Villa Mendoza by the road to Purépero de Echáiz.
  • Police units and rescue teams provided first aid and transported all five occupants to a hospital.
  • Local residents assisted survivors at the scene and called for ambulances.
  • Firefighters extinguished flames on the damaged plane as authorities secured the area for responders.
  • Identified as Piper Navajo XB-AXM, the plane departed Puebla around 13:30 for Guadalajara, and the reported engine issue remains subject to investigation.