Fatal aircraft accident at León-Guanajuato-Del Bajio Airport

18 fatalities • León, Mexico • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft crashed into a wooded area shortly after departing from León-Guanajuato-Del Bajio Airport, resulting in eighteen fatalities.

What happened

During the initial climb phase following departure from León-Guanajuato-Del Bajio Airport, the aircraft experienced significant issues maintaining altitude. The plane subsequently collided with trees and impacted a forested region, where it caught fire.

The accident resulted in eighteen fatalities among the passengers and crew. While those eighteen individuals perished, the remaining occupants of the aircraft survived the impact, though they sustained various injuries.

Findings

Investigations into the crash determined that the primary factor was a mechanical failure involving one engine occurring right after rotation. This loss of power led to an aerodynamic stall, preventing the aircraft from climbing and causing it to descend into the trees.

Probable cause

The loss of power in one engine following rotation caused the aircraft to stall and crash.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1955-06-18 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near León, Mexico?

An aircraft crashed into a wooded area shortly after departing from León-Guanajuato-Del Bajio Airport, resulting in eighteen fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1955-06-18 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 1955-06-18 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration XA-LID, operated by Tigres Voladores, at León, Mexico.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The loss of power in one engine following rotation caused the aircraft to stall and crash.

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