11 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident near San Juan Peyotán, Nayarit (XA-BUT)

San Juan Peyotán, MexicoTakeoff (climb)

On June 5, 1973, a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor (registration XA-BUT) operated by Transportes Aéreos de Nayarit (TANSA) was involved in an aviation accident near San Juan Peyotán, Mexico during takeoff. 11 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft crashed during the takeoff phase from San Juan Peyotán, resulting in eleven fatalities and one serious injury.

What happened

On the date of the incident, an aircraft was performing a takeoff maneuver from San Juan Peyotán, located in the state of Nayarit. During this initial phase of flight, the aircraft encountered a catastrophic failure or loss of control that led to a crash at the departure site.

There were a total of 12 people on board the aircraft at the time of the accident. The impact resulted in 11 fatalities among the occupants. Additionally, one passenger sustained serious injuries during the event and required medical attention.

Findings

The provided information does not specify the exact mechanical or environmental factors that led to the loss of control during takeoff, nor is the specific aircraft model or registration documented in the available records for this occurrence.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 Jun 1973 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident near San Juan Peyotán, Mexico?

An aircraft crashed during the takeoff phase from San Juan Peyotán, resulting in eleven fatalities and one serious injury.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 Jun 1973 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 11 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Jun 1973 involved a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor, registration XA-BUT, operated by Transportes Aéreos de Nayarit (TANSA), at San Juan Peyotán, Mexico.