Cargo aircraft crash during takeoff in Mexico

5 fatalities • Bahía Tortugas, Mexico • Takeoff (climb)

A cargo flight transporting lobsters crashed during takeoff from Bahía Tortugas, resulting in five fatalities.

What happened

A cargo operation traveling from Bahía Tortugas to Ensenada ended in a fatal accident during the departure phase. The aircraft was transporting a payload of approximately 8 tons of lobsters at the time of the incident.

As the flight attempted to depart, the aircraft struggled to achieve sufficient altitude. During this climb, the plane experienced a stall, leading to a crash. The impact resulted in a post-crash fire. There were five fatalities among the occupants of the aircraft.

Findings

The accident occurred because the aircraft failed to maintain enough altitude during the initial climb, which led to the aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during the takeoff climb, preventing it from gaining necessary altitude.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1996-09-18 Fairchild C-123 Provider accident near Bahía Tortugas, Mexico?

A cargo flight transporting lobsters crashed during takeoff from Bahía Tortugas, resulting in five fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1996-09-18 Fairchild C-123 Provider accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1996-09-18 involved a Fairchild C-123 Provider, registration XA-SNB, operated by Krissalan de Aviacion, at Bahía Tortugas, Mexico.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during the takeoff climb, preventing it from gaining necessary altitude.

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