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Twin-Engine Aircraft Crash on Approach Following Engine Malfunction (N111RN)

San Vicente, MexicoLanding (descent or approach)

On November 29, 1973, a Cessna 402 (registration N111RN) operated by Opa Locka Flight Service was involved in an aviation accident near San Vicente, Mexico during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Partial loss of power on both engines for undetermined reason. 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 lost control and crashed in flames while approaching San Vicente Airfield after both engines malfunctioned en route from Acapulco to Cozumel. Both occupants were injured.

Incident Summary

The aircraft was traveling from Acapulco to Cozumel when the pilot notified air traffic control (ATC) that both engines were malfunctioning. ATC cleared the flight to divert to San Vicente Airfield in Chiapas. While on approach to the airfield, the twin-engine airplane went out of control and subsequently crashed, engulfed in flames. Both occupants suffered injuries, and the aircraft was destroyed by the fire.

Investigation Findings

Official investigation determined the probable cause of the accident to be a partial loss of power on both engines, though the underlying reason for the loss remained undetermined.

Engine failure

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