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Aviation Incident Involving Illegal Flight and Unsuitable Landing Near LaBelle, Florida (N101MX)

LaBelle, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On March 17, 1977, a Douglas DC-3 (registration N101MX) operated by Private United States of America was involved in an aviation accident near LaBelle, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Landing on unsuitable terrain while completing an illegal flight. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot conducting an illegal flight landed on unsuitable terrain near LaBelle, Florida. The aircraft nosed down on soft ground, and 4,000 lbs of marijuana was found on board.

Incident Overview and Location Details The pilot, who was apparently the sole occupant of the aircraft, was engaged in an illegal flight when the incident occurred. The pilot chose to land on unsuitable terrain located near LaBelle, Florida. The specific aircraft type, registration, date, operator, and exact location were not provided in the source material. ## Landing Sequence and Aftermath Upon landing on soft ground, the airplane nosed down and came to rest. The pilot was not recovered. A load of 4,000 lbs of marijuana was found on board the aircraft. ## Official Findings The official probable cause was determined to be landing on unsuitable terrain while completing an illegal flight.

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