Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Huaynamota: 8 killed
Date & Time:
Nov 19, 1976 at 1730 LT
Registration:
XA-POP
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Huaynamota – Tepic
MSN:
A-28
YOM:
1945
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Huaynamota, an engine failed. The pilot elected to return when control was lost. The aircraft crashed and was destroyed and all eight occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure for undetermined reasons.
