Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 11 August 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-2-243
Owner/operator: Mexicana de Aviaci¢n
Registration Number: XA-DOT
Location: Iztacc¡huatl Volcano –
ÿ Mexico
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 15 / Occupants: 15
Component Affected: Aircraft Control Surfaces and Flight DynamicsAircraft Control Surfaces and Flight Dynamics
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a significant loss of altitude due to severe turbulence and reduced visibility during a storm. The aircraft was unable to maintain control, leading to a crash.A small aircraft experienced a significant loss of altitude due to severe turbulence and reduced visibility during a storm. The aircraft was unable to maintain control, leading to a crash.
Description
Crashed in bad weather.
Primary Cause
Severe turbulence and reduced visibility caused by a strong storm.Severe turbulence and reduced visibility caused by a strong storm.Share on:
