Accident
The accident occurred after the aircraft departed from runway 10. During the initial climb, the pilot reached an altitude of 300 feet and then turned left to a heading of 65 degrees. The aircraft continued ascending for another 400 to 600 feet before the pilot lost control. The airplane entered an aerodynamic stall and crashed onto Calle 54 Sur Street, approximately two kilometers north of the airport. The impact was accompanied by a large explosion. The aircraft was completely destroyed. All three people aboard died, including the Mexican actor and singer Pedro Infante, who was acting as pilot. A child on the ground also died.
Probable Cause
According to the official investigation, the probable cause was a maneuvering error. The pilot made two turns to the Mexico City heading without following the required distance and procedure specifications, and at altitudes and speeds below those prescribed. The error was further aggravated by a probable shift of the load caused by improper securing.