Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 29 January 1986
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-3A-178
Owner/operator: Aero California
Registration Number: XA-IOR
Location: Las Lomitas –
ÿ Mexico
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 21 / Occupants: 21
Component Affected: DC-3 aircraftDC-3 aircraft
Category: Accident
An DC-3 aircraft encountered severe fog during an instrument approach to Los Mochis runway 09. Due to the reduced visibility, the aircraft deviated to Las Lomitas, a nearby airport that was no longer in use for commercial flights. The aircraft crashed in the hills near the airport.An DC-3 aircraft encountered severe fog during an instrument approach to Los Mochis runway 09. Due to the reduced visibility, the aircraft deviated to Las Lomitas, a nearby airport that was no longer in use for commercial flights. The aircraft crashed in the hills near the airport.
Description
An instrument approach to Los Mochis runway 09 was flown despite the fact that the weather was below minima due to fog. The DC-3 went around and the crew elected to divert to Las Lomitas, a small airport nearby which was no longer being used for commercial flights. The aircraft crashed in the hills near the airport.
Primary Cause
Severe fog conditions reduced visibility during an instrument approach, leading to a deviation from the planned route.Severe fog conditions reduced visibility during an instrument approach, leading to a deviation from the planned route.Share on:
