Crash of a Rockwell Turbo Commander 680 in San Ignacio: 2 killed
Date & Time:
Dec 30, 1989
Operator:
Survivors:
Yes
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft was engaged in an illegal contraband flight, carrying four people and a load of 670 kilos of cocaine. After takeoff from a private strip in San Ignacio, the aircraft was shot down by the Mexican Police and crashed. Two occupants were seriously injured and two others were killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down by the Mexican Police.
