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Aircraft Crash at León-Guanajuato-Del Bajio Airport (XA-LID)

León, MexicoTakeoff (climb)

On June 18, 1955, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration XA-LID) operated by Tigres Voladores was involved in an aviation accident near León, Mexico during takeoff. 18 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of one engine after rotation caused the aircraft to stall and crash. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An airplane crashed in a wooded area shortly after takeoff from León-Guanajuato-Del Bajio Airport, killing 18 occupants and injuring all others.

Incident Overview and Location Details The aircraft departed from León-Guanajuato-Del Bajio Airport and encountered difficulties gaining altitude shortly after takeoff. The airplane subsequently struck trees and crashed in a wooded area, where it caught fire. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or exact location beyond the airport and wooded area. ## Casualties and Official Findings Eighteen occupants were killed in the crash, while all other occupants sustained injuries. The official investigation determined that the probable cause was the failure of one engine after rotation, which caused the aircraft to stall and crash.

Engine failure

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Jun 1955 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near León, Mexico?

An airplane crashed in a wooded area shortly after takeoff from León-Guanajuato-Del Bajio Airport, killing 18 occupants and injuring all others.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 Jun 1955 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 18 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Jun 1955 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration XA-LID, operated by Tigres Voladores, at León, Mexico.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Failure of one engine after rotation caused the aircraft to stall and crash.

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