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Crash of a Rockwell Gulfstream 695 Jetprop 980 near Amealco de Bonfil: 3 killed

Date & Time: Aug 23, 1990
Operator:
Registration:
HK-3461
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
MSN:
695-95043
YOM:
1980
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft was engaged in an illegal flight from Colombia and was carrying three people and a load of 700 kilos of cocaine. While cruising at low altitude, the aircraft struck the slope of Mt La Estrella near Amealco de Bonfil. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and all three occupants were killed. Cocaine spread over an area of one km. The crew was flying at low height to avoid radar when the accident occurred.