Piper PA-61 Aerostar (Ted Smith 601) crash, Nov 23, 1993
Piper PA-61 Aerostar (Ted Smith 601) accident on November 23, 1993 near Campeche, Campeche, Mexico with no fatalities. Cause: Engine failure believed...
- Date: November 23, 1993
- Aircraft: Piper PA-61 Aerostar (Ted Smith 601)
- Location: Campeche, Campeche, Mexico
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Engine failure believed to be caused by refuelling with jet fuel instead of aviation gasoline, according to the accident record.
A Piper Aerostar on a private flight from Campeche to New Orleans lost power in both engines about five minutes after takeoff. The pilot attempted an emergency landing, and the aircraft ditched about 16 km from Campeche. All four occupants were slightly injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.