Incident Overview
An aviation tragedy occurred involving a twin-engine airplane engaged in an emergency medical transport mission. The aircraft was operating on behalf of the Mexican Institute for Social Security (Instituto Mexicano de Seguridad Social). The flight originated at Tepic Airport with the destination set as Guadalajara.
Operational Context and Casualties
The primary purpose of the flight was to serve as an ambulance service, transporting ten patients along with one nurse. The cockpit crew consisted of two pilots, bringing the total number of individuals on board to thirteen. All occupants were confirmed killed in the subsequent crash.
Accident Circumstances
The incident took place approximately three minutes after the aircraft departed from Tepic Airport. The plane crashed into a hillside located a few kilometers from the airport perimeter. Official reports indicate that the specific circumstances leading to the impact remain unknown, with no definitive cause established in the available source material.