Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 17 May 1967
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B-10-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Petr¢leos Mexicanos (Pemex)
Registration Number: XC-BII
Location: 13 km SE of Sontecomapan –
ÿ Mexico
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 7 / Occupants: 7
Component Affected: Aircraft engineAircraft engine
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred on June 17, 1967, resulting in wreckage. Investigation revealed the crash occurred due to a mechanical failure.A serious aviation incident occurred on June 17, 1967, resulting in wreckage. Investigation revealed the crash occurred due to a mechanical failure.
Description
Crashed. The wreckage was located on June 17, 1967.
Primary Cause
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