4 fatalities

Fatal aircraft crash near Doctor Alfonso G. Alarcón Airport

Chilpancingo-Doctor Alfonso G. Alarcón, MexicoTakeoff (climb)

On January 31, 1983, a Rockwell Shrike Commander 500 operated by Mexican Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Mexicana was involved in an aviation accident near Chilpancingo-Doctor Alfonso G. Alarcón, Mexico during takeoff. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft was unable to maintain altitude during its initial climb following takeoff. 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.

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A twin-engine airplane crashed into Mount El Torre shortly after departing from Doctor Alfonso G. Alarcón Airport, resulting in four fatalities.

What happened

Following its departure from Doctor Alfonso G. Alarcón Airport, a twin engine airplane experienced significant issues maintaining altitude. During the initial climb phase, the aircraft struggled to gain sufficient height and subsequently impacted Mount El Torre. The crash site was located approximately 3 km away from the airfield.

All four people on board the aircraft, including the crew and passengers, were killed in the accident.

Findings

  • The aircraft encountered mechanical or aerodynamic difficulties preventing it from climbing effectively after takeoff.
  • The impact occurred at a distance of roughly 3 km from the departure runway.

Probable cause

The aircraft was unable to maintain altitude during its initial climb following takeoff.