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Crash of a Learjet 31A in Apaseo el Alto: 4 killed

Date & Time: Oct 22, 2015 at 1528 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
XB-GYB
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Toluca - Zacatecas
MSN:
31-166
YOM:
1998
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Copilot / Total flying hours:
2693
Aircraft flight hours:
3237
Aircraft flight cycles:
2368
Circumstances:
The aircraft departed Toluca Airport at 1528LT on an executive flight to Zacatecas, carrying two passengers and two pilots. Four minutes later, the crew was cleared to climb to FL380 and later reported moderate but continue turbulences. Then the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and disintegrated in the air before crashing near Apaseo el Alto. Debris were found on a large area and all four occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Due to lack of evidences, the exact cause of the loss of control could not be determined.
Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Sabreliner 40R in Mexico

Date & Time: Apr 21, 1980
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
XA-EEU
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
282-54
YOM:
1966
Country:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Suffered an accident at León Airport. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Douglas DC-9-15 in León

Date & Time: Sep 2, 1976 at 0730 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
XA-SOF
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Mexico City - León
MSN:
47124/254
YOM:
1968
Flight number:
AM152
Country:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
20
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After landing at León-Guanajuato del Bajio Airport, the airplane was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran and came to rest. All 24 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46-CU Commando in León: 18 killed

Date & Time: Jun 18, 1955
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
XA-LID
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
León – Mexico City
Country:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
36
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
18
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from León-Guanajuato-Del Bajio Airport, the airplane encountered difficulties to gain height. It struck trees and crashed in flames a wooded area. Eighteen occupants were killed while all other occupants were injured.
Probable cause:
Failure of one engine after rotation caused the aircraft to stall and crash.

Crash of a Douglas DC-3 in Leon: 8 killed

Date & Time: Dec 28, 1947 at 1200 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
XA-GEE
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Durango – Léon – Mexico City
Country:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from León-Guanajuato-Del Bajio Airport, the crew informed ground that an engine failed and received the authorization to return for an emergency landing. While completing a last turn, the pilot lost control of the aircraft that stalled and crashed in a residential area located near the airport. Both pilots, three passengers and three people on the ground were killed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.