Crash of a Fairchild Pilgrim 100A in Huatusco: 9 killed
Date & Time:
Jul 26, 1946 at 0830 LT
Registration:
XA-DEJ
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Jalapa Enríquez – Córdoba – Veracruz
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
Enroute, the pilot encountered technical problems with the engine and elected to return to Jalapa Enríquez Airport. Eventually, he was forced to attempt an emergency landing when the aircraft stalled and crashed in a prairie located in Huatusco. All nine occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.
