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Aircraft Accident at Playa del Carmen Airport (XA-TCF)

Playa del Carmen, MexicoLanding (descent or approach)

On July 17, 1996, a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter (registration XA-TCF) operated by Aerolatino was involved in an aviation accident near Playa del Carmen, Mexico during landing or approach. One person was killed. 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

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a wooded area after veering off the runway at Playa del Carmen Airport, killing one passenger and injuring 17 others.

Incident Overview and Casualties A twin-engine aircraft experienced a loss of control after landing at Playa del Carmen Airport. The aircraft veered off the runway and crashed into a wooded area located along the airport. The accident resulted in the death of one passenger, while all 17 other occupants sustained injuries. The aircraft was destroyed in the crash. ## Flight Details The aircraft was completing a flight from Cancún at the time of the accident. The flight was carrying 16 German tourists among its occupants. No specific aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location beyond the airport and wooded area was provided in the source material.

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What happened in the 17 Jul 1996 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident near Playa del Carmen, Mexico?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a wooded area after veering off the runway at Playa del Carmen Airport, killing one passenger and injuring 17 others.

Were there any fatalities in the 17 Jul 1996 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Jul 1996 involved a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter, registration XA-TCF, operated by Aerolatino, at Playa del Carmen, Mexico.

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