What happened
During a local training mission conducted near the Santa Lucía Airbase, a mid-air collision occurred involving two military-operated aircraft. The incident took place while the crew was performing maneuvers in an area characterized by restricted visibility caused by heavy fog.
An aircraft of type C-47 collided with a Mexican Air Force North American T-28 Trojan, which carried the registration 793. Following the impact, the pilot of the 793 was able to successfully execute an emergency landing. However, the C-47 became uncontrollable after the collision and subsequently crashed. The accident resulted in two fatalities, as both pilots on board the C-47 lost their lives.
Findings
- The presence of fog significantly reduced visibility during the flight operations.
- The collision occurred while the aircraft were operating in the vicinity of the airbase.