On February 11, 1949, an Avro 652 Anson (registration XA-FUG) operated by Aeronaves de Mexico was involved in an aviation accident near Cacahuatepec, Mexico during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft caught fire during its takeoff roll for an undetermined reason, coming to rest on the ground. The incident resulted in injuries to all seven occupants and the total destruction of the airframe.
What happened
The incident occurred while the aircraft was undergoing its takeoff roll. During this phase of flight, the machine suddenly caught fire. The specific trigger for the ignition remains unknown based on the available information. Following the onset of the fire, the aircraft came to a stop on the ground. The event resulted in significant damage to the airframe, which was ultimately destroyed. All seven occupants sustained injuries as a result of the accident.
Findings
The investigation into the sequence of events has not yet identified a definitive cause for the fire that broke out during the takeoff roll. The primary outcome recorded is the total loss of the aircraft and the injury of every person on board.
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