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Accidents · NTSB FTW96WA342 · Preliminary: the investigation is not finished

Piper PA-23-160 accident near Tipejuanes, Mx, November 17, 1995

On November 17, 1995 at about 11:00 pm local time, a Piper PA-23-160, registered N3283P, was substantially damaged in an accident near Tipejuanes. It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).

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
November 17, 1995 · about 11:00 pm local time
Place
Tipejuanes, Mexico
Type
Accident
Injuries
No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
Weather
visual conditions (good weather)
Aircraft
Piper PA-23-160 · all PA-23-160s on the register
Registration
N3283P · no longer on the register
Damage
Substantial damage
Flight
Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)

The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English

The aircraft

  • Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
  • Landing gear: fixed
  • Not recorded

The flight

  • Departed from: NLD Nuevo Laredo
  • Destination: LAP La Paz
  • Flight plan: VFR
  • Runway 0

Weather at the time

  • Light: not reported
  • Visibility: 30 statute miles
  • Sky: scat at 14,000 ft
  • Temperature: 75°F (24°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)

Injuries

FatalSeriousMinorNone
Crew1

Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report

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