Aircraft crash in San Jose estuary following takeoff

No fatalities • Guerrero Negro, Mexico • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft crashed into the San Jose estuary shortly after departing Guerrero Negro Airport, resulting in no fatalities among the five people on board.

What happened

During a recent flight departing from Guerrero Negro Airport, an aircraft experienced a sudden loss of control during its initial climb. While ascending, the nose of the plane dipped downward, leading to a crash into the San Jose estuary, located a few hundred meters away from the shoreline.

Despite the impact, all five occupants were successfully rescued from the wreckage. The aircraft type was destroyed in the accident and is considered a total loss due to extensive damage.

Findings

No specific technical reasons for the sudden descent have been confirmed, though the event occurred during the climb phase immediately following takeoff.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1997-12-20 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Guerrero Negro, Mexico?

An aircraft crashed into the San Jose estuary shortly after departing Guerrero Negro Airport, resulting in no fatalities among the five people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1997-12-20 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1997-12-20 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration XA-CUC, operated by Aerolineas California del Pacifico, at Guerrero Negro, Mexico.

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