No fatalities

Aircraft crash near Salinas results in no injuries (N3VB)

Salinas, MexicoFlight

On March 25, 1981, a Douglas DC-3 (registration N3VB) operated by Sun Valley Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Salinas, Mexico in flight. No fatalities were reported. 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.

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An unidentified aircraft crashed in the vicinity of Salinas, resulting in the destruction of the airframe but no reported casualties.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred in an area near Salinas under undetermined conditions. During the event, the aircraft impacted the ground, which subsequently triggered a fire. The intensity of the post-crash flames resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft.

Despite the severity of the impact and the resulting fire, there were no injuries reported among the occupant of the plane at the time of the accident.

Findings

The specific sequence of events leading to the crash remains unknown, as the circumstances surrounding the flight prior to impact have not been established. The primary consequence noted was the loss of the aircraft due to the fire following the collision.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Mar 1981 Douglas DC-3 accident near Salinas, Mexico?

An unidentified aircraft crashed in the vicinity of Salinas, resulting in the destruction of the airframe but no reported casualties.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Mar 1981 Douglas DC-3 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Mar 1981 involved a Douglas DC-3, registration N3VB, operated by Sun Valley Aviation, at Salinas, Mexico.