On April 24, 1978, a Beechcraft 65 Queen Air (registration N640PH) operated by Larry Johnson Air Services was involved in an aviation accident near Zamora, Mexico in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The exact origin of the in-flight fire remains undetermined. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A twin-engine aircraft performed an emergency descent and crash landing near Zamora after experiencing an onboard fire during flight.
What happened
During a recent flight, a twin engine airplane experienced an unexpected fire while still in the air. The cause of the combustion has not yet been determined. In response to the developing situation, the pilot initiated an emergency descent to find a suitable landing site.
While attempting to reach the ground safely near Zamora, the aircraft made contact with a fence during the landing sequence. The impact resulted in a crash landing at the scene.
Injuries
There were three people on board the aircraft at the time of the incident. All three occupants sustained injuries during the crash. Among those involved, both passengers were reported to have suffered serious injuries.
Probable cause
The exact origin of the in-flight fire remains undetermined.