Aircraft crash near La Quemada results in six fatalities

6 fatalities • La Quemada, Mexico • Flight

A four-engine aircraft crashed in an uninhabited region of Mexico during a flight from Mexicali to Santa Lucía AFB, causing no survivors.

What happened

A flight traveling from Mexicali toward Santa Lucía AFB ended in a fatal accident north of Zacatecas. Approximately two hours and forty minutes after takeoff, the four-engine aircraft lost control while in flight. The descent ended in a crash within an unpopulated area situated near La Quemada, roughly 70 km north of the Zacatecas region.

All six fatalities were recorded among the occupants of the aircraft. There were no survivors from the impact.

Findings

Preliminary information suggests that an in-flight fire may have occurred during the flight, though the specific origin of the flames remains undetermined.

Probable cause

An unidentified in-flight fire is suspected to have contributed to the loss of control.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2003-09-19 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident near La Quemada, Mexico?

A four-engine aircraft crashed in an uninhabited region of Mexico during a flight from Mexicali to Santa Lucía AFB, causing no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 2003-09-19 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2003-09-19 involved a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, registration 3603, operated by Mexican Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Mexicana, at La Quemada, Mexico.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

An unidentified in-flight fire is suspected to have contributed to the loss of control.

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