Aircraft collision with mountain near Copainalá

6 fatalities • Copainalá, Mexico • Takeoff (climb)

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountain peak near Copainalá, resulting in the deaths of all six people on board.

What happened

Shortly after departing from Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport, a twin engine aircraft entered a fatal collision with terrain. Approximately ten minutes into its flight, while the aircraft was in its climbing phase, it struck the slope of the San Gabriel peak.

The impact occurred near the city of Copainalá, situated roughly 40 km north of Tuxtla Gutierrez. The accident resulted in six fatalities, as all occupants on board the aircraft perished during the event.

Findings

No specific technical findings or contributing factors were provided regarding the mechanical state of the aircraft or the specific actions of the crew prior to the impact with the mountain slope.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1954-04-24 Avro 652 Anson accident near Copainalá, Mexico?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountain peak near Copainalá, resulting in the deaths of all six people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1954-04-24 Avro 652 Anson accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1954-04-24 involved a Avro 652 Anson, registration XA-KED, operated by Servicios Aéreos de Chiapas, at Copainalá, Mexico.

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