What happened
Following departure from runway 10, the aircraft type was climbing through an altitude of approximately 300 feet when the pilot initiated a left turn to a heading of 65°. As the plane continued its ascent to an estimated altitude between 400 and 600 feet, the crew lost control of the vehicle. The aircraft entered a stall and descended into Calle 54 Sur Street, located roughly two kilometers north of the airfield.
The impact resulted in a massive explosion that completely destroyed the plane. There were three fatalities among the occupants of the aircraft, including the acting pilot. Additionally, one child on the ground was killed during the crash.
Findings
Investigations into the accident identified a maneuvering error as the primary factor. The pilot performed two turns toward the Mexico City heading without adhering to established procedures or maintaining the required speeds and distances for those altitudes. This loss of control was further complicated by an improper load distribution caused by cargo that had not been sufficiently secured within the cabin.