What happened
At approximately 07:00 local time, an aircraft departed from Monterrey Airport, heading toward Falcon, Tamaulipas. Roughly ten minutes into the flight, during the initial climb phase, the plane struck a mountainside. The impact forced the aircraft into a deep ravine located about 30 km northeast of its departure point.
The accident resulted in 21 fatalities, with no survivors reported among the occupants. Those on board included several prominent Mexican media personalities and entertainers. At the time of the flight, these passengers were traveling to attend official ceremonies related to the inauguration of the Falcon Dam, a project situated on the border between the United States and Mexico. The event was intended to facilitate a meeting between US President Eisenhower and Mexican President Adolfo Ruiz Cortinez.
Findings
- The aircraft struck a mountain slope during its climb phase.