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Aircraft excursion during landing at Vicente Guerrero (N60705)

Vicente Guerrero, MexicoLanding (descent or approach)

On May 9, 1981, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration N60705) operated by Skytrain Air was involved in an aviation accident near Vicente Guerrero, Mexico during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft lost directional control during the landing roll, causing it to veer off the runway. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft veered off the runway after touchdown at Vicente Guerrero, resulting in a total loss of the airframe but no injuries to the crew.

What happened

During the landing phase at Vicente Guerrero, the aircraft experienced a loss of directional control. After making contact with the runway, the plane drifted from its intended path and exited the paved surface. The sequence of events concluded when the vehicle came to a complete stop off the runway.

Findings

  • The incident resulted in zero fatalities and zero injuries to the two pilots on board.
  • The impact and excursion caused significant structural damage, rendering the aircraft a total loss.
  • The primary factor involved the plane going out of control immediately following landing.

Probable cause

The aircraft lost directional control during the landing roll, causing it to veer off the runway.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 May 1981 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Vicente Guerrero, Mexico?

An aircraft veered off the runway after touchdown at Vicente Guerrero, resulting in a total loss of the airframe but no injuries to the crew.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 May 1981 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 9 May 1981 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration N60705, operated by Skytrain Air, at Vicente Guerrero, Mexico.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft lost directional control during the landing roll, causing it to veer off the runway.

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