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Crash of a Learjet 25D in Bahías de Huatulco

Date & Time: Apr 1, 2010 at 1300 LT
Type of aircraft:
Learjet 25
Operator:
Aero Ermes
Registration:
XA-UNC
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Oaxaca – Bahías de Huatulco
MSN:
222
YOM:
1977
Location:
Bahías de Huatulco
Oaxaca
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On approach to Bahías de Huatulco Airport, the crew was unable to lower the landing gear. It was decided to perform a wheels up landing. The aircraft landed on its belly then slid for few dozen metres, veered off runway and came to rest, bursting into flames. All six occupants escaped uninjured but the aircraft was destroyed by fire. Among the passenger was Ulises Ruiz Ortiz, Governor of the State of Oaxaca.

Crash of a Cessna 421 Golden Eagle in Oaxaca: 2 killed

Date & Time: Oct 6, 2008
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 421 Golden Eagle
Operator:
Registration:
XB-KWG
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Oaxaca – Bahias de Huatulco
Location:
Oaxaca
Oaxaca
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Shortly after take off from Oaxaca Airport runway 19, while in initial climb, the pilot informed ATC about an engine fire and elected to return for an emergency. Following a turn to runway 02, the pilot was informed about the presence of a Mexicana Fokker 100 that lined up and was waiting for takeoff clearance. The Cessna pilot made a 360 turn when the aircraft stalled and crashed short of runway, bursting into flames. Both occupants were killed.

Crash of a Grumman G-64 Albatross near Mazunte: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 10, 2004
Type of aircraft:
Grumman G-64 Albatross
Operator:
Registration:
XB-JHH
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Illegal (smuggling)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
G-32
YOM:
1950
Location:
Mazunte
Oaxaca
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
It is believed that the aircraft was engaged in an illegal mission and was tracked by Mexican Authorities. It crashed in unknown circumstances on the beach of La Ventanilla near Mazunte. A crew member was killed while two others escaped.

Crash of a Boeing 737-247 in Loma Bonita

Date & Time: May 10, 1999
Type of aircraft:
Boeing 737-200
Operator:
Registration:
B-12001
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Loma Bonita - Loma Bonita
MSN:
20127
YOM:
1969
Location:
Loma Bonita
Oaxaca
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a local training flight at Loma Bonita Airport which has a 1,400 metres long 18/36 runway. After touchdown, the crew initiated the braking procedure but the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran, rolled for about 100 metres then came to rest. All six occupants escaped uninjured. A fire erupted and destroyed the aircraft in few minutes as local firebombers were not sufficiently trained and well equipped.
Probable cause:
It was determined that following a wrong approach configuration, the crew landed too far down the runway, reducing the landing distance available. Brake marks were found on the last portion of the runway.

Crash of a Convair CV-440-11 Metropolitan on Mt Pinarete: 24 killed

Date & Time: May 21, 1981 at 1600 LT
Type of aircraft:
Convair CV-440 Metropolitan
Operator:
Registration:
XA-KEH
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Puerto Escondido - Oaxaca
MSN:
327
YOM:
1956
Location:
Mt Pinarete
Oaxaca
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
21
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
24
Circumstances:
While cruising at an altitude of 8,867 feet on a flight from Puerto Escondido to Oaxaca de Juárez, the airplane struck the slope of Mt Pinarete. The wreckage was found few hours later and all 24 occupants were killed. At the time of the accident, the cloud base was reported at 10,000 feet.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain.

Crash of a Douglas C-47 in Ixtepec: 4 killed

Date & Time: Nov 15, 1963
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
ETM-6010
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Ixtepec
Oaxaca
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances while approaching Ixtepec Airport. The radio operator survived the accident while four other occupants were killed.

Crash of a Douglas DC-2-243 in Rio Grande: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jul 20, 1961
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-2
Operator:
Registration:
XA-KIC
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Oaxaca – Acapulco
MSN:
2069
YOM:
1939
Location:
Río Grande-Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel
Oaxaca
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
En route from Oaxaca to Acapulco, the airplane struck a mountain and was destroyed. All three occupants were killed.

Crash of a Douglas DC-2-243 near Oaxaca: 22 killed

Date & Time: Jul 14, 1955 at 1545 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-2
Operator:
Registration:
XA-DOB
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Acapulco – Oaxaca
MSN:
2088
YOM:
1939
Location:
Oaxaca
Oaxaca
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
19
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
22
Circumstances:
The crew started the descent to Oaxaca-Xoxocotlan Airport when the airplane struck the slope of a mountain located 39 km from the airport. The wreckage was spotted few hours later and all 22 occupants have been killed. For undetermined reason, the crew started the descent prematurely.

Crash of a Ford 5 in Putla Villa de Guerrero

Date & Time: Aug 16, 1949
Type of aircraft:
Ford 5
Operator:
Lineas Aéreas Guerrero Oaxaca - LAGOSA
Registration:
XA-GIJ
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
5-AT-075
YOM:
23
Location:
Putla Villa de Guerrero
Oaxaca
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll, the tire on the left main gear burst. The three engine airplane went out of control, veered off runway to the left and collided with a bank. While both crew members were slightly injured, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Tire burst during takeoff.

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson IV in Cacahuatepec

Date & Time: Feb 11, 1949
Type of aircraft:
Avro 652 Anson
Operator:
Registration:
XA-FUG
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
96349
Location:
Cacahuatepec
Oaxaca
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll, the aircraft caught fire for unknown reason and came to rest. All seven occupants were injured while the aircraft was destroyed.
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