5 fatalities

Fatal Crash of Aircraft in Pichucalco

Pichucalco, MexicoFlight

On June 8, 1948, an Avro 652 Anson operated by Servicios Aéreos de Chiapas was involved in an aviation accident near Pichucalco, Mexico in flight. 5 people were killed. 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.

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An aircraft crashed into flames near Pichucalco after the pilot lost control during an attempted emergency landing, resulting in the deaths of all five people on board.

What happened

During the enroute phase of flight, the pilot faced an unexpected situation that necessitated an immediate response. The crew was compelled to attempt an emergency landing at Pichucalco. However, control of the aircraft was lost during this maneuver, leading to a crash in the area known as La Perla. Upon impact, the airframe caught fire and burned completely.

All five individuals on board the aircraft perished in the accident. The occupants included the pilot and four passengers. Among the deceased were a police inspector and three other civilians who were traveling with the crew at the time of the incident.