Nighttime crash near Cancún Airport involving crewed positioning flight

3 fatalities • Cancún, Mexico • Takeoff (climb)

A positioning flight crashed into a wooded area near Cancún Airport during its initial climb, resulting in the deaths of all three crew members.

What happened

During a night departure from Cancún Airport, an aircraft performing a positioning flight toward Monterrey struck trees and crashed. The accident occurred approximately one kilometer from the end of the runway. The impact took place within a wooded region, leading to the total destruction of the airframe.

There were three fatalities recorded in the incident, involving all members of the crew on board. There were no survivors reported from the wreckage.

Findings

Following the takeoff phase, the aircraft descended into vegetation, which caused the fatal impact with the ground.

Probable cause

The aircraft descended into trees during the initial climb following a nighttime departure.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1980-12-26 BAe 125 accident near Cancún, Mexico?

A positioning flight crashed into a wooded area near Cancún Airport during its initial climb, resulting in the deaths of all three crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 1980-12-26 BAe 125 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1980-12-26 involved a BAe 125, registration XA-CUZ, operated by Servicios Aéreos Regiomontanos - SARSA, at Cancún, Mexico.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft descended into trees during the initial climb following a nighttime departure.

Loading the flight search…