1 fatality

Aircraft crash off the coast of Chamela results in one fatality (MP-54)

Chamela, MexicoFlight

On June 4, 1957, a Consolidated PBY Catalina (registration MP-54) operated by Mexican Navy - Armada de México was involved in an aviation accident near Chamela, Mexico in flight. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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

An unidentified aircraft crashed into the ocean near Chamela, resulting in the death of one crew member and the rescue of seven others.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred in the waters located off the coast of Chamela when an aircraft impacted the ocean. The exact sequence of events leading to the impact remains undetermined as the crash took place under unknown circumstances. Following the event, search and rescue operations were conducted, which successfully recovered seven individuals from the site. However, one crew member was confirmed deceased during the incident.

Findings

The specific cause of the accident has not yet been established. The aircraft involved in the impact was lost at the scene. At this time, there is no information regarding the specific make or model of the plane, its registration, or the operator responsible for the flight.