1 fatality

1988-08-31: Convair CV-240 (XA-HUL) — Aerocaribe - Aerovias Caribe — Mérida, Mexico

Mérida, MexicoTakeoff (climb)

On August 31, 1988, a Convair CV-240 (registration XA-HUL) operated by Aerocaribe - Aerovias Caribe was involved in an aviation accident near Mérida, Mexico during takeoff. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft crashed during takeoff from Mérida-Rejon Airport, resulting in one fatality and leaving nineteen others uninjured.

What happened

During the takeoff phase of flight at Mérida-Rejon Airport, an aircraft encountered a fatal accident. The event occurred while the plane was attempting to depart the airfield. While the specific sequence leading to the crash remains under investigation, the impact resulted in one fatality among the people on board.

Despite the severity of the crash, rescue efforts were successful in reaching the remaining occupants. A total of 19 survivors were recovered from the wreckage without life-threatening injuries.

Findings

The exact circumstances surrounding the departure and subsequent loss of control are currently unknown. No specific mechanical failures or environmental factors have been officially confirmed at this time.