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Aircraft crash in cornfield following engine failure (XA-TVX)

Guadalajara-Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, MexicoTakeoff (climb)

On September 13, 2003, a Cessna 402 (registration XA-TVX) operated by Private Mexico was involved in an aviation accident near Guadalajara-Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, Mexico during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft lost altitude following takeoff, leading to a crash in a nearby field. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a cornfield shortly after departing, resulting in injuries to all seven people on board.

What happened

Following its departure, a twin engine aircraft experienced a loss of altitude. The descent continued until the plane struck a cornfield. The impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair.

During the accident, there were seven individuals on board the aircraft. All seven occupants sustained injuries during the crash sequence. No fatalities were reported among the crew or passengers.

Findings

  • The aircraft experienced a loss of height during the initial climb phase.
  • The crash occurred in a cornfield area shortly after the takeoff sequence was completed.

Probable cause

The aircraft lost altitude following takeoff, leading to a crash in a nearby field.

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