Three Dead in Chiapas Plane Crash During Pest Control Operation

A small plane crashed in the mountainous region of Chiapas, Mexico, on Friday morning, resulting in the deaths of three people. The aircraft, involved in an operation to control the barrenador weevil, crashed in a remote area near the Guatemalan border. According to the Directorate General of Civil Aeronautics of Guatemala, the plane's crew consisted of two Guatemalan nationals and one Mexican national. All three perished in the accident. 'The aircraft was attempting an emergency landing on a dirt road when it impacted the ground and caught fire,' stated a source close to the investigation. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the crash. The incident highlights the risks associated with agricultural aerial operations in challenging terrain. The loss of life serves as a reminder of the importance of aviation safety and thorough investigation into such accidents.