On October 19, 1978, a Rockwell Grand Commander 680 (registration N6315U) operated by W. C. Wilcox was involved in an aviation accident near Guadalupe, Mexico in flight. 6 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The engines ceased functioning because the aircraft ran out of fuel. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
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.
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