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Nighttime Loss of Control Near Guadalupe (N882Q)

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On June 13, 1973, a Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise (registration N882Q) operated by Wooley Tool & Manufacturing Company was involved in an aviation accident near Guadalupe, Mexico in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The exact cause of the loss of control could not be determined. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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

A twin-engine aircraft entered a dive at cruising altitude at night and crashed near Guadalupe, killing both occupants. The exact cause of the loss of control could not be determined.

Incident Overview During nighttime operations at cruising altitude, a twin-engine aircraft entered an uncontrolled dive and impacted the ground in a remote area near Guadalupe, located a few miles from the Texas border. The aircraft was completely destroyed in the crash, and both occupants were killed. ## Investigation Findings The official investigation was unable to determine the exact cause of the loss of control. No specific mechanical failure, human error, or external factor was identified as the definitive cause of the accident. The investigation concluded that the precise reason for the aircraft's entry into the dive remained undetermined.

Probable cause

The exact cause of the loss of control could not be determined.
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