Piper PA-32R-300 accident near Mulege, Mx, November 13, 1993
On November 13, 1993 at about 11:50 pm local time, a Piper PA-32R-300, registered N6879J, was substantially damaged in an accident near Mulege. It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person was seriously injured and 3 people had minor injuries; 1 other was unhurt. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- November 13, 1993 · about 11:50 pm local time
- Place
- Mulege, Mexico
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was seriously injured and 3 people had minor injuries; 1 other was unhurt.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-32R-300 · all PA-32R-300s on the register
- Registration
- N6879J · registry record · serial 32R-7680376
- 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; 0 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 3,400 lb
- Seats: 7
- Landing gear: retractable
- Not recorded
The flight
- Departed from: Guaymas, Mexico
- Flight plan: VFR
- Runway 0
Weather at the time
- Light: not reported
- Wind: from 350° at 6 knots
- Visibility: 25 statute miles
- Sky: scat at 8,000 ft
- Temperature: 75°F (24°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
- Observation at 4:50 pm
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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