On November 19, 1976, a Beechcraft D18 (registration XA-POP) operated by Servicios Aéreos Cora was involved in an aviation accident near Huaynamota, Mexico during takeoff. 8 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The engine failed for unknown reasons shortly after takeoff, leading to a loss of control. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An engine failure during the initial climb following takeoff from Huaynamota led to a fatal crash, resulting in no survivors.
What happened
During an ascent immediately following departure from Huaynamota, the aircraft experienced a loss of power in one of its engines. In response to this mechanical failure, the pilot attempted to perform a return maneuver to the departure airfield. However, during this period, the flight crew lost control of the aircraft.
The resulting impact caused the total destruction of the airframe. There were eight fatalities among the occupants on board, with no survivors reported from the crash site.
Findings
Official investigations into the accident concluded that an engine failure occurred during the takeoff phase, though the specific underlying reason for the mechanical malfunction remains undetermined.
Probable cause
The engine failed for unknown reasons shortly after takeoff, leading to a loss of control.