Piper PA-31P accident near Ciudad Apodaca, Mx, September 12, 2011
On September 12, 2011 at about 6:57 pm local time, a Piper PA-31P, registered N69DJ, was destroyed in an accident during takeoff near Ciudad Apodaca. It was flown under non-U.S. private rules. 2 people were killed.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- September 12, 2011 · about 6:57 pm local time
- Place
- Ciudad Apodaca, Mexico · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-31P · all PA-31Ps on the register
- Registration
- N69DJ · registry record · serial 31P-7300155
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Collision with terrain or object (not controlled flight into terrain) during takeoff
- Unknown or undetermined defining event
The aircraft
- Seats: 8
- Landing gear: fixed
- Not recorded
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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