Boeing 737 accident near Batopilas, Mx, July 31, 2013
On July 31, 2013 at about 7:35 pm local time, a Boeing 737, registered N173AT, was involved in an accident during enroute near Batopilas. It was flown under scheduled airline rules (Part 121). 1 person was seriously injured and 14 people had minor injuries; 130 others were unhurt.
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
- July 31, 2013 · about 7:35 pm local time
- Place
- Batopilas, Mexico · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was seriously injured and 14 people had minor injuries; 130 others were unhurt.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Boeing 737 700 · all 737s on the register
- Registration
- N173AT · registry record · serial 32661
- Damage
- Not recorded
- Flight
- Flight · scheduled airline rules (Part 121)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Turbulence encounter during enroute defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: Airtran Airways INC
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabi | 3 | |||
| Flight crew | 2 | |||
| Passengers | 1 | 11 | 128 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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