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Crash of a Grumman G-64 Albatross near Mazunte: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 10, 2004
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
XB-JHH
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
G-32
YOM:
1950
Location:
Country:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
It is believed that the aircraft was engaged in an illegal mission and was tracked by Mexican Authorities. It crashed in unknown circumstances on the beach of La Ventanilla near Mazunte. A crew member was killed while two others escaped.