An Aerus airline plane crashed this Monday afternoon, July 13, just meters from the Miguel Alemán Highway in the municipality of Pesquería, Nuevo León. The incident triggered a major response from emergency services, Civil Protection units, firefighters, and security agencies.
The crash involving the regional airline Aerus caused alarm among motorists and workers at nearby companies, who reported the incident to emergency services.
According to initial reports, the pilot was trapped in the wreckage following the impact, requiring rescue teams to free him.
Minutes later, Nuevo León Civil Protection reported that three people—one woman and two men—had been injured. The victims received treatment at the scene and were transported to local hospitals for specialized medical care.
Where did the Aerus plane crash in Nuevo León?
The incident occurred around 2:47 PM near the La Vidriera company, close to the Olympic Industrial Park.
Following the crash, authorities cordoned off the area to facilitate rescue operations and allow investigations to begin.
Traffic flow was also disrupted while emergency crews attended to the situation.
Preliminary information indicates that the Aerus plane—owned by businessman Javier Herrera García—was on a regional flight when, for reasons yet unknown, it lost altitude and crashed into a plot of land adjacent to the highway.
Specialized personnel have begun the necessary procedures to gather evidence and determine the circumstances that led to the crash.
What caused the plane crash? Here is what is known so far.
Authorities have not yet released the cause of the accident or the official health status of those involved. A report providing further details on the incident and the progress of the investigation is expected in the coming hours. Aerus is a Monterrey-based airline founded in 2022. It offers flights to destinations including Aguascalientes, Ciudad Victoria, Durango, Laredo, Mérida, and Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA). Aerus holds a 10-year concession to operate commercial passenger and cargo routes. Its CEO is Javier Herrera.
Aerus has not yet issued a statement regarding the incident.
Source: elfinanciero
