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Crash of a Douglas DC-3 near Ensenada: 12 killed

Date & Time: Dec 26, 1968 at 2320 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-3
Operator:
Exportada de Sal SA - ESSA
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Tijuana – Guerrero Negro
Location:
Ensenada
Baja California
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
10
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
12
Circumstances:
While cruising in limited visibility by night, the airplane crashed on a mountain located 40 km east of Ensenada, killing all 12 occupants.

Crash of a Bristol 175 Britannia 302 in Tijuana

Date & Time: Jul 9, 1965
Type of aircraft:
Bristol Britannia
Operator:
Registration:
XA-MEC
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Mexico City – Tijuana
MSN:
12918
YOM:
1957
Location:
Tijuana-General Abelardo L. Rodríguez
Baja California
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
9
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
73
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Following an uneventful flight from Mexico City, the crew started the descent to Tijuana-Rodriguez Airport when he encountered technical difficulties with one main gear that was not locked down. The captain decided to follow a holding pattern over Tijuana but few minutes later, he was forced to land due to fuel shortage. Upon touchdown, one of the main gear collapsed. The airplane slid for several dozen yards before coming to rest. While all 82 occupants were evacuated safely, the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Failure of a landing gear that was not locked down on landing.

Crash of a Lockheed 12A Electra Junior in Ensenada

Date & Time: Apr 2, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 12 Electra Junior
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Ferry
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Los Angeles - Ensenada
MSN:
1239
YOM:
1938
Location:
Ensenada
Baja California
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot, sole aboard, was completing a ferry flight from Los Angeles. The twin engine crashed on landing for unknown reason. While the pilot was unhurt, the aircraft christened 'Presidente Venustiano Carranza' was written off.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.4 near Tijuana

Date & Time: Aug 20, 1919
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.4
Operator:
Registration:
AS-30992
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Location:
Tijuana-General Abelardo L. Rodríguez
Baja California
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot, sole on board, was performing a training flight at the border between US and Mexico. In flight, the engine failed and the pilot was forced to attempte an emergency landing near Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. The pilot was uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.
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