7 fatalities

Midair Collision in Chihuahua Kills Nine (XB-ROI)

Chihuahua, MexicoFlight

On January 12, 1969, a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor (registration XB-ROI) operated by Aero Laguna was involved in an aviation accident near Chihuahua, Mexico in flight. 7 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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A twin-engine aircraft and a North American T-6 Texan collided midair in Chihuahua, Mexico, killing all nine occupants. The twin-engine plane was on an aerial photography mission.

Incident Overview and Casualties A midair collision occurred in the Comarca Lagunera district of Chihuahua, resulting in the deaths of all nine people aboard the two involved aircraft. The accident involved a twin-engine aircraft and a North American T-6 Texan. Both planes crashed into the ground following the collision, and no survivors were reported. The exact circumstances leading to the midair collision remain unknown according to the source material. The twin-engine aircraft was engaged in an aerial photography mission at the time of the incident, while the T-6 Texan was carrying two pilots. The total loss of life included all occupants from both aircraft, with no specific breakdown provided beyond the total count of nine fatalities.

Frequently asked questions

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

A twin-engine aircraft and a North American T-6 Texan collided midair in Chihuahua, Mexico, killing all nine occupants. The twin-engine plane was on an aerial photography mission.

Were there any fatalities in the 12 Jan 1969 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 12 Jan 1969 involved a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor, registration XB-ROI, operated by Aero Laguna, at Chihuahua, Mexico.