According to preliminary information from local officials, the private jet had taken off from Acapulco on Mexico’s Pacific coast and was en route when it encountered an unspecified technical problem that forced the crew to seek an emergency landing. The aircraft was carrying eight passengers and two crew members. Rescue teams have so far recovered seven bodies, while search and identification efforts continue.
Investigators believe the pilot attempted to bring the aircraft down on a nearby football field. However, the plane struck the metal roof of an industrial building on the edge of the field, triggering a large fire upon impact. Flames and thick smoke were visible from several kilometres away, prompting an immediate emergency response.
Firefighters, civil protection personnel and Red Cross workers rushed to the site and managed to control the blaze after several hours. As a precaution, around 130 people working in nearby factories and warehouses were evacuated, San Mateo Atenco Mayor Ana Muñiz said.
“The priority was to prevent the fire from spreading and ensure the safety of people in the surrounding area,” Muñiz told local media, adding that municipal authorities are cooperating fully with federal aviation officials.
Mexico’s civil aviation authority has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the crash, including a review of the aircraft’s maintenance records, flight data and weather conditions at the time of the incident. Officials have not yet confirmed the model of the aircraft or the identities of the victims.
The crash adds to a series of recent aviation incidents reported globally, renewing focus on emergency response protocols and aircraft safety standards. Authorities said a detailed report will be released once the investigation progresses.
