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Aircraft stall and crash following takeoff (TP-200)

Doctor Arroyo, MexicoTakeoff (climb)

On May 18, 1989, a De Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo (registration TP-200) operated by Mexican Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Mexicana was involved in an aviation accident near Doctor Arroyo, Mexico during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft entered a stall while climbing to a low altitude shortly after takeoff. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft with dual registration TP-200 and XC-UTO stalled and crashed during its initial climb, resulting in minor injuries to all onboard.

What happened

During the early stages of flight, an aircraft carrying the registrations TP-200 and XC-UTO experienced a loss of lift shortly after departing the runway. While the aircraft was attempting to reach an altitude of 20 meters, it entered a stall condition.

This aerodynamic stall led to a subsequent crash. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft type/model, which was deemed beyond repair following the accident.

Injuries and damage

There were a total of 30 occupants on board at the time of the incident. All individuals sustained slight injuries, with no fatalities reported among the passengers or crew. The wreckage of the aircraft suffered extensive structural damage during the impact.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a stall while climbing to a low altitude shortly after takeoff.

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