Mid-air collision involving twin-engine aircraft and T-6 Texan in Chihuahua

7 fatalities • Chihuahua, Mexico • Flight

A mid-air collision between a twin-engine photography aircraft and a North American T-6 Texan resulted in nine fatalities in the Comarca Lagunera district.

What happened

During an aerial photography mission, a twin-engine aircraft carrying two pilots and five members of a film crew collided with a North American T-6 Texan operated by two pilots. The collision occurred while both planes were in flight, though the specific circumstances surrounding the impact remain undetermined. Following the mid-air contact, both aircraft descended rapidly into the ground within the Comarca Lagunera district of Chihuahua.

Findings

All nine individuals on board both aircraft—including the pilots and the photography team—were killed in the accident. The exact sequence of events leading to the encounter between the two aircraft has not yet been established.

Probable cause

The specific cause of the mid-air collision remains unknown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1969-01-12 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident near Chihuahua, Mexico?

A mid-air collision between a twin-engine photography aircraft and a North American T-6 Texan resulted in nine fatalities in the Comarca Lagunera district.

Were there any fatalities in the 1969-01-12 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 7 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1969-01-12 involved a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor, registration XB-ROI, operated by Aero Laguna, at Chihuahua, Mexico.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The specific cause of the mid-air collision remains unknown.

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