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Twin-Engine Aircraft Crash Near San Luis Potosí (XB-NUV)

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On October 13, 1976, a Beechcraft 100 King Air (registration XB-NUV) operated by Private Mexico was involved in an aviation accident near San Luis Potosí, Mexico in flight. 5 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: It is believed that the loss of control occurred while the aircraft was flying in thunderstorm activity. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 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 crashed into an uninhabited area about 50 km northwest of San Luis Potosí after going out of control en route, killing all five occupants. Officials linked the loss of control to thunderstorm activity.

Incident Overview En route, a twin-engine aircraft lost control and dove into the ground, crashing in an uninhabited area approximately 50 km northwest of San Luis Potosí. All five occupants on board were killed. ## Official Findings The investigation concluded that the loss of control occurred while the aircraft was flying in thunderstorm activity. No other cause or contributing factors are stated in the official findings. ## Context The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, exact date, or precise crash location beyond the general area described. The accident occurred during en-route flight, and the terrain was uninhabited at the time of impact.

Probable cause

It is believed that the loss of control occurred while the aircraft was flying in thunderstorm activity.
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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Oct 1976 Beechcraft 100 King Air accident near San Luis Potosí, Mexico?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into an uninhabited area about 50 km northwest of San Luis Potosí after going out of control en route, killing all five occupants. Officials linked the loss of control to thunderstorm activity.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 Oct 1976 Beechcraft 100 King Air accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Oct 1976 involved a Beechcraft 100 King Air, registration XB-NUV, operated by Private Mexico, at San Luis Potosí, Mexico.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

It is believed that the loss of control occurred while the aircraft was flying in thunderstorm activity.

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