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DEA Aircraft Crash in Canyon (N3010F)

San Miguel Totolapan, MexicoFlight

On May 14, 1976, a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver (registration N3010F) operated by Drug Enforcement Administration - DEA was involved in an aviation accident near San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico in flight. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary report: the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive (1962-1981)Updated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft on a DEA mission crashed in a canyon after striking trees and obstacles during a left turn in reduced visibility. All three occupants were killed.

Incident Overview and Context A single-engine aircraft departed from Mexico City to conduct an official mission for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The flight was being conducted under visual flight rules (VFR) at a low altitude when conditions changed. During the operation, visibility decreased, and while the aircraft was executing a left turn, it collided with trees and other obstacles. The impact caused the aircraft to crash and catch fire in a canyon. All three people on board were killed in the accident. No specific aircraft type, registration, date, or operator is provided in the source material.

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