Six people killed in small plane crash in central Mexico

At least six people were killed after a small aircraft crashed in the municipality of San Mateo Atenco in Mexico’s central State of Mexico, local authorities said.

Adrian Hernandez Romero, the state’s civil protection coordinator, told reporters that 10 people were on board the aircraft, including the pilot and co-pilot. The victims have not yet



been identified, he said.

Hernandez said the private jet had registered eight passengers and two crew, but hours after the crash only seven bodies had been recovered.

He said the plane had apparently tried to land on a soccer field but hit the metal roof of a nearby business, starting a large fire. The crash is under investigation.