Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 19 June 1954
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47 (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Fuerza Area Mexicana
Registration Number: 6014
Location: near Ixtlahuaca –
ÿ Mexico
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 22 / Occupants: 22
Component Affected: Aircraft Engine and Control SystemsAircraft Engine and Control Systems
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic impact on a mountainside, resulting in significant damage and loss of life.A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic impact on a mountainside, resulting in significant damage and loss of life.
Description
Impacted a mountainside,
Primary Cause
Terrain conditions ? steep slopes and unstable ground ? likely exacerbated the impact, leading to a rapid and uncontrolled descent.Terrain conditions ? steep slopes and unstable ground ? likely exacerbated the impact, leading to a rapid and uncontrolled descent.Share on:
