Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 17 August 1966
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-3-313A
Owner/operator: Lauderdale Leasing
Registration Number: N28343
Location: 65 km W of Merida –
ÿ Mexico
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Aircraft engine, flight control system, navigation system, or communication equipment.Aircraft engine, flight control system, navigation system, or communication equipment.
Category: Accident
A commercial aircraft, operating under a smuggling operation, crashed in a nature reserve near the coast of Mexico. The incident occurred during a flight while traversing a remote area.A commercial aircraft, operating under a smuggling operation, crashed in a nature reserve near the coast of Mexico. The incident occurred during a flight while traversing a remote area.
Description
Crashed in a nature reserve near the coast of Mexico while on a smuggling flight.
Primary Cause
Possible mechanical failure or pilot error due to navigation errors or adverse weather conditions.Possible mechanical failure or pilot error due to navigation errors or adverse weather conditions.Share on:
