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Training flight crash in Tolcayuca (ETL-1269)

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On May 17, 1988, a Rockwell Shrike Commander 500 (registration ETL-1269) operated by Mexican Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Mexicana was involved in an aviation accident near Tolcayuca, Mexico in flight. No fatalities were reported. 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 training flight ended in an accident involving a crash into hilly terrain in Tolcayuca, resulting in injuries to the crew.

What happened

During a scheduled training mission, an aircraft crashed into hilly terrain located in the Tolcayuca region. The incident occurred while the flight was being conducted as part of a training program. Upon impact with the landscape, the aircraft sustained damage, and the occupants were affected by the force of the crash.

Findings

  • The accident resulted in three injuries among the crew members on board.
  • The flight was in its operational phase as a training flight at the time of the impact.
  • The terrain involved in the crash consisted of hilly areas within the Tolcayuca vicinity.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 May 1988 Rockwell Shrike Commander 500 accident near Tolcayuca, Mexico?

A training flight ended in an accident involving a crash into hilly terrain in Tolcayuca, resulting in injuries to the crew.

Were there any fatalities in the 17 May 1988 Rockwell Shrike Commander 500 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 May 1988 involved a Rockwell Shrike Commander 500, registration ETL-1269, operated by Mexican Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Mexicana, at Tolcayuca, Mexico.

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