Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 22 March 1970
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-3-178
Owner/operator: Comisi¢n Federal de Electricidad – CFE
Registration Number: XC-CFE
Location: Ciudad Alem n –
ÿ Mexico
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in loss of life and significant property damage. The aircraft experienced a sudden and unexpected loss of control, leading to a catastrophic crash.A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in loss of life and significant property damage. The aircraft experienced a sudden and unexpected loss of control, leading to a catastrophic crash.
Description
Crashed.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure ? likely a critical component failure, possibly related to engine or control system malfunction.Mechanical failure ? likely a critical component failure, possibly related to engine or control system malfunction.Share on:
