Aircraft crash near Guadalupe during flight to San Luis Potosí

6 fatalities • Guadalupe, Mexico • Flight

A fatal aviation accident occurred approximately 8 km from Guadalupe when an aircraft lost power and crashed, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

On the date of the incident, an aircraft was performing a flight destined for San Luis Potosí. While transit was underway, the plane went down in an area located roughly 8 km from Guadalupe. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe.

There were six fatalities recorded following the crash, as all occupants on board the aircraft perished in the accident. There were no survivors reported at the scene.

Findings

Investigations into the crash determined that the aircraft experienced a double engine failure. This loss of power was attributed to the exhaustion of fuel reserves during the flight.

Probable cause

The engines ceased functioning because the aircraft ran out of fuel.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1978-10-19 Rockwell Grand Commander 680 accident near Guadalupe, Mexico?

A fatal aviation accident occurred approximately 8 km from Guadalupe when an aircraft lost power and crashed, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1978-10-19 Rockwell Grand Commander 680 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1978-10-19 involved a Rockwell Grand Commander 680, registration N6315U, operated by W. C. Wilcox, at Guadalupe, Mexico.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The engines ceased functioning because the aircraft ran out of fuel.

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