What began as a day filled with excitement and learning ended in tragedy for journalist Débora Estrella, shocking her colleagues and followers. Her recent social media posts offered glimpses of her everyday life and a new passion—aviation.
On September 20, 2025, a light aircraft crashed in García, Nuevo León, Mexico, killing Débora Estrella, 43, and pilot Bryan Leonardo Ballesteros Argueta. The crash happened around 6:50 p.m. near the Pesquería River. Despite a quick response, both died at the scene.
Débora had recently begun flight training, aiming to get her pilot’s license. Hours before the crash, she shared Instagram Stories showing her excitement—wearing a military-green outfit with the caption “TOP GUN Look,” joking about cold TV studios, and posting a photo of the plane with “Guess what…?” from Del Norte International Airport.
Born in Monterrey on August 7, 1982, Débora had anchored Telediario Matutino since 2018 and appeared on Milenio Televisión and Canal 6. She began her media career at Frecuencia Tec, while studying law at ITESM.
Her employer, Grupo Multimedios, expressed deep sorrow at her passing, highlighting her role and presence in their news programs.
Colleagues and viewers alike shared heartfelt messages, remembering her professionalism, charisma, and warmth. Many fans recalled her humor and grace on air, and how she brought joy to their mornings.
Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the crash—whether due to mechanical failure, human error, or other factors. Both the aviation and journalism communities mourn the loss.
Débora Estrella’s legacy lives on in the memories she created—both on screen and in the hearts of those who knew her.