Fatal aircraft crash near Mérida, Mexico

10 fatalities • Hoctún, Mexico • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine aircraft crashed in a field near Hoctún during its descent to Mérida, resulting in the deaths of everyone on board.

What happened

During an approach to Mérida Airport, a twin engine aircraft experienced a loss of control while the crew was initiating their descent. The flight path ended when the plane struck a field situated approximately 45 km east of the destination airport in the vicinity of Hoctún.

The impact of the crash was severe enough to result in the total destruction of the airframe. There were ten fatalities recorded, as all occupants on board the aircraft perished during the accident.

Findings

  • The aircraft was in the descent phase of flight when the loss of control occurred.
  • The wreckage was located in a rural area near Hoctún.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1952-03-15 Avro 652 Anson accident near Hoctún, Mexico?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed in a field near Hoctún during its descent to Mérida, resulting in the deaths of everyone on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1952-03-15 Avro 652 Anson accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 10 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1952-03-15 involved a Avro 652 Anson, registration XA-FEY, operated by Transportes Aéreos Mexicanos - TAMSA, at Hoctún, Mexico.

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