On January 28, 1973, a Beechcraft 90 King Air (registration XC-ICP) operated by Impulsora de la Cuenca de Papaloapan was involved in an aviation accident near Veracruz, Mexico during takeoff. 6 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft suffered an in-flight explosion but the cause of the accident could not be determined. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine airplane crashed in an open field minutes after takeoff from Veracruz Airport. All six occupants were killed. The probable cause was an in-flight explosion of undetermined origin.
Accident
Minutes after takeoff from Veracruz Airport, a twin-engine airplane was climbing when it went out of control and crashed into an open field. The crew was unable to transmit a distress call. The aircraft was totally destroyed in the impact. All six occupants, including four politicians traveling to the capital city, were killed.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the aircraft suffered an in-flight explosion. However, the precise origin of the explosion could not be identified. Consequently, the probable cause is listed as an in-flight explosion of undetermined origin. Despite a thorough examination of the wreckage and available evidence, investigators were unable to establish the underlying cause of the accident.