3 fatalities

1990-08-23: Rockwell Gulfstream 695 Jetprop 980 (HK-3461) — Private Colombian — Amealco de Bonfil, Mexico

Amealco de Bonfil, MexicoFlight

On August 23, 1990, a Rockwell Gulfstream 695 Jetprop 980 (registration HK-3461) operated by Private Colombian was involved in an aviation accident near Amealco de Bonfil, Mexico in flight. 3 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.

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A twin-engine aircraft carrying three people and 700 kilograms of cocaine crashed into the slope of Mt La Estrella in Mexico after flying low to avoid radar. The aircraft disintegrated, killing all three occupants and spreading cocaine over one kilometer.

Incident Overview

A twin-engine aircraft on an illegal flight from Colombia struck the slope of Mt La Estrella near Amealco de Bonfil, Mexico. The aircraft was flying at low altitude to evade radar detection when the collision occurred. Upon impact, the aircraft disintegrated, and all three occupants were killed.

Aircraft and Cargo

The aircraft was carrying three people and a load of 700 kilograms of cocaine. The cocaine was spread over an area of approximately one kilometer following the crash. The flight originated from Colombia and was conducted illegally, with the crew intentionally flying at low height to avoid radar detection.

Aftermath

The wreckage was scattered across the mountainside, with the aircraft completely destroyed on impact. The cocaine cargo was dispersed over a wide area. No further details about the aircraft, such as registration or model, have been reported. The accident remains under investigation.