5 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident in the Gulf of Mexico (N297MA)

Gulf of Mexico, WorldFlight

On February 28, 1978, a Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise (registration N297MA) operated by Private United States of America was involved in an aviation accident near Gulf of Mexico, World in flight. 5 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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

An aircraft traveling from Mexico to the United States crashed into the Gulf of Mexico, resulting in the deaths of all five people on board.

What happened

During a flight originating in Mexico and destined for the United States, an aircraft disappeared and subsequently crashed into the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The exact sequence of events leading to the impact remains undetermined due to unknown circumstances surrounding the descent.

There were five fatalities recorded in the accident, as all occupants on board the aircraft perished during the event. No survivors were reported from the wreckage.

Findings

The specific cause of the crash has not yet been established, as the incident occurred under unknown circumstances. Investigations into the flight path and the mechanical state of the aircraft at the time of the loss are required to determine why the vessel entered the water.