On November 18, 1983, a Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise operated by Enrique Canuto Elias Müller was involved in an aviation accident near Ciudad Juárez, Mexico during landing or approach. 13 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: An engine fire led to an uncontrolled descent and subsequent impact. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine airplane crashed approximately 10 km from Ciudad Juárez Airport following an in-flight engine fire, resulting in no survivors.
What happened
During the approach to Ciudad Juárez Airport, the crew of a twin-engine airplane identified an active fire in one of its engines. In response to the developing situation, the flight crew issued an emergency declaration to air traffic control.
Shortly after the fire was identified, the aircraft began an uncontrolled descent. The plane impacted the ground roughly 10 km from the airport perimeter. Upon impact, the wreckage caught fire and burned intensely.
There were 13 fatalities recorded in the accident, as all individuals on board perished during the crash.
Findings
An engine fire occurred while the aircraft was in its approach phase.
Probable cause
An engine fire led to an uncontrolled descent and subsequent impact.