A Cessna 207 light aircraft crashed on Sunday, December 22, 2024, in a remote forested area of Santa Maria del Oro, Jalisco, Mexico, killing all seven people on board, local authorities confirmed.
The plane, which was flying from La Parota in the neighboring state of Michoacan, went down in a heavily wooded area that was difficult for emergency responders to access. Civil Protection Jalisco reported that a fire at the crash site was extinguished, and efforts were made to mitigate additional risks.
Authorities have not yet identified the victims and are awaiting forensic investigators to recover the bodies and ensure there are no additional casualties.
Images from the crash site show firefighters and rescue personnel working amid the wreckage in challenging terrain. Officials stated the investigation is ongoing, with aviation experts expected to determine the cause of the crash.
This tragedy underscores the risks associated with operating small aircraft in regions with rugged landscapes and limited emergency access.
