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Twin-Engine Aircraft Crash at San Cristóbal de Las Casas Airport (XA-FUA)

San Cristóbal de Las Casas, MexicoLanding (descent or approach)

On November 3, 1977, a Britten-Norman Islander (registration XA-FUA) operated by Servicios Aéreos Martinez Leon was involved in an aviation accident near San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Mexico during landing or approach. 13 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the in-flight explosion remains unknown. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed in flames near the runway threshold at San Cristóbal de Las Casas Airport, killing all 13 occupants, including members of the National Indian Institute.

Accident Overview and Fatalities During final approach to San Cristóbal de Las Casas Airport, a twin-engine airplane experienced an in-flight explosion. The aircraft subsequently crashed in flames just a few dozen meters short of the runway threshold. The impact destroyed the aircraft and resulted in the deaths of all 13 people on board. Among the fatalities were members of the National Indian Institute. ## Official Findings and Probable Cause The official investigation concluded that the specific cause of the in-flight explosion remains unknown. No further details regarding the exact aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location were provided in the source material.

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