Deadly Small Plane Crash Near Mexico City Raises Urgent Questions on Aviation Safety and Cross-Border Risks

In a grim reminder of the dangers posed by lax aviation oversight and the risks tied to our southern neighbor’s infrastructure, a small private jet crashed Monday in San Mateo Atenco near Mexico City, killing at least seven people.The aircraft, departing from Acapulco on Mexico’s Pacific coast, reportedly attempted an emergency landing only to collide with the metal roof of a nearby building after allegedly trying to touch down on a soccer field. The resulting fire forced evacuations of over 130 residents in this industrial zone just miles from Toluca airport.Can America Afford to Ignore Aviation Safety Failures Next Door?This...