Fatal Private Jet Crash in Central Mexico Claims 7 Lives During Emergency Landing Attempt

Dec 16, 2025 09:15 am CST

A tragic aviation accident occurred near Toluca airport in Mexico when a Cessna Citation III private jet crashed while attempting an emergency landing in San Mateo Atenco, resulting in at least seven fatalities. The aircraft, which had departed from Acapulco, struck an industrial warehouse roof and caused a fire that led to the evacuation of approximately 130 local residents.