TAESA Flight 725 Crash in Uruapan

18 fatalities • 5,3 km S of Uruapan Airport (UPN)

TAESA Flight 725 crashed shortly after departing Uruapan on November 9, 1999, killing all 18 people on board. The incident contributed to the airline's suspension of operations in 2000.

What happened

On November 9, 1999, TAESA Flight 725 was operating a scheduled domestic route within Mexico. The flight originated at Tijuana International Airport and included intermediate stops in Guadalajara and Uruapan before its final destination of Mexico City International Airport. Shortly after departing from Uruapan, the aircraft crashed. There were no survivors among the 18 individuals on board, comprising both passengers and crew members.

Investigation

The provided source material does not contain specific details regarding the findings or conclusions of any official investigation into the crash. It focuses primarily on the event itself and its subsequent impact on the airline's operational status.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Nov 1999 McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31F accident near 5,3 km S of Uruapan Airport (UPN)?

TAESA Flight 725 crashed shortly after departing Uruapan on November 9, 1999, killing all 18 people on board. The incident contributed to the airline's suspension of operations in 2000.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Nov 1999 McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31F accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 18 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Nov 1999 involved a McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31F, operated by TAESA, at 5,3 km S of Uruapan Airport (UPN).

Investigation report by Wikidata contributors. Original record: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7669220. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the CC0 (Wikidata).

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