Aircraft crash near Amealco de Bonfil

3 fatalities • Amealco de Bonfil, Mexico • Flight

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside in Colombia while transporting narcotics, resulting in three fatalities.

What happened

During a low-altitude flight originating from Colombia, a twin-engine aircraft struck the side of Mt La Estrella, located in the vicinity of Amealco de Bonfil. The impact caused the airframe to disintegrate upon hitting the terrain. The flight was carrying three people and a cargo of approximately 700 kilograms of cocaine, which was dispersed across a one-kilometer area following the crash.

All three occupants of the aircraft were killed in the accident. The flight was being conducted at a low altitude as part of an attempt to evade radar detection during the transport of illegal substances.

Probable cause

The crew was flying at a low altitude to avoid radar detection, which led to the aircraft striking a mountainside.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1990-08-23 Rockwell Gulfstream 695 Jetprop 980 accident near Amealco de Bonfil, Mexico?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside in Colombia while transporting narcotics, resulting in three fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1990-08-23 Rockwell Gulfstream 695 Jetprop 980 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1990-08-23 involved a Rockwell Gulfstream 695 Jetprop 980, registration HK-3461, operated by Private Colombian, at Amealco de Bonfil, Mexico.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew was flying at a low altitude to avoid radar detection, which led to the aircraft striking a mountainside.

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