On October 12, 1973, a BAe 125 (registration XA-COL) operated by Avionas Banamex was involved in an aviation accident near Acapulco-General Juan N. Álvarez, Mexico during landing or approach. 8 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew failed to maintain a safe altitude during the approach in marginal weather conditions. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft crashed during its approach to Acapulco, Mexico, resulting in the deaths of all eight people on board.
What happened
During an approach to the Acapulco-General Juan N. Álvarez Airport, an aircraft encountered challenging weather conditions characterized by marginal visibility. As the flight progressed toward the runway threshold, the plane impacted the ground a short distance from the airfield.
The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. There were eight fatalities recorded among the occupants, with no survivors reported from the crash site.
Findings
Investigations into the accident indicate that the crew did not maintain an adequate altitude during the descent. The primary factor in the accident was insufficient altitude while operating in poor weather conditions.
Probable cause
The crew failed to maintain a safe altitude during the approach in marginal weather conditions.