Fatal aircraft crash during unauthorized landing attempt

2 fatalities • Vargas, Mexico • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed while attempting to land at an unregistered airstrip, resulting in the deaths of both people on board.

What happened

During an unauthorized flight operation, a small aircraft crashed while the crew was attempting to touch down at a clandestine landing site. The flight was being conducted without proper legal authorization. At the time of the impact, the plane was transporting a cargo consisting of various pieces of electronic equipment.

Findings

  • The crash resulted in two fatalities, with no survivors reported among the occupants.
  • The incident occurred during the landing phase of flight while the crew was targeting an unmapped or unofficial airstrip.
  • The primary factor contributing to the accident was the attempted landing at an illegal airstrip.

Probable cause

The crash was caused by the crew's attempt to land at an unauthorized and clandestine airstrip during an illegal flight operation.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1982-05-13 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Vargas, Mexico?

An aircraft crashed while attempting to land at an unregistered airstrip, resulting in the deaths of both people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1982-05-13 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1982-05-13 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), operated by Private United States of America, at Vargas, Mexico.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crash was caused by the crew's attempt to land at an unauthorized and clandestine airstrip during an illegal flight operation.

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