Aircraft crash near San Cristóbal de Las Casas

5 fatalities • San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Mexico • Flight

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside in Mexico, resulting in the deaths of all five people on board.

What happened

On the morning of the accident, a twin engine aircraft departed from Terán AFB in Tuxtla Gutiérrez at 09:15 local time. The aircraft was conducting a liaison mission and was carrying a total of five people, consisting of two pilots and three passengers.

Approximately 15 minutes after takeoff, the aircraft impacted the slope of Mt Tzontehuitz. The crash site was situated roughly 12 km northeast of San Cristóbal de Las Casas. The impact resulted in five fatalities, with no survivors reported among the crew or passengers.

Findings

There are currently no specific findings regarding the technical or environmental factors that led to the aircraft striking the mountain.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1999-03-18 Rockwell Shrike Commander 500 accident near San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Mexico?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside in Mexico, resulting in the deaths of all five people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1999-03-18 Rockwell Shrike Commander 500 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1999-03-18 involved a Rockwell Shrike Commander 500, registration ETL-1251, operated by Mexican Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Mexicana, at San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Mexico.

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