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Crash of 'El Caminero' Near Tula Kills Seven (XC-DAH)

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On April 3, 1966, a Beechcraft 65 Queen Air (registration XC-DAH) operated by Mexican Government was involved in an aviation accident near Tula, Mexico in flight. 7 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft named 'El Caminero' crashed near Tula while approaching Mexico City, killing all seven occupants, including politician Fernando Espinosa Gutiérrez.

Incident Overview A twin-engine aircraft christened 'El Caminero' departed Guadalajara Airport at 1028 local time, bound for Mexico City. The aircraft was operating on behalf of the Ministry of Public Works and carried five passengers and two crew members. ## Crash and Casualties While approaching the city of Tula, the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances. All seven occupants were killed in the accident. Among the fatalities was Fernando Espinosa Gutiérrez, a politician and engineer. ## Investigation Status The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, exact date, or the cause of the crash. The circumstances surrounding the accident remain unknown based on the provided information.

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What happened in the 3 Apr 1966 Beechcraft 65 Queen Air accident near Tula, Mexico?

A twin-engine aircraft named 'El Caminero' crashed near Tula while approaching Mexico City, killing all seven occupants, including politician Fernando Espinosa Gutiérrez.

Were there any fatalities in the 3 Apr 1966 Beechcraft 65 Queen Air accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 7 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 3 Apr 1966 involved a Beechcraft 65 Queen Air, registration XC-DAH, operated by Mexican Government, at Tula, Mexico.

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