On November 4, 1995, a Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle (registration HK-3962X) operated by Americana Colombia was involved in an aviation accident near Cabo San Lucas, Mexico during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft was engaged in an illegal narcotics transport mission using a fraudulent registration. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft with a fraudulent registration crashed in a dry lake bed in the Cabo San Lucas region while allegedly transporting illegal narcotics.
What happened
An unidentified aircraft crashed within a dry lake area located in the vicinity of Cabo San Lucas. At the time of the impact, the aircraft was reportedly involved in an unauthorized flight intended to transport cocaine. Following the crash, investigators discovered that the plane was carrying a cargo of narcotics, but no occupants were located inside the wreckage.
Findings
Investigations into the incident revealed that the aircraft was operating under a fraudulent identity, utilizing the false registration HK-4029X. The unidentified aircraft was engaged in a mission involving the transport of illegal contraband at the time of the accident. No survivors or crew members were found at the crash site.
Probable cause
The aircraft was engaged in an illegal narcotics transport mission using a fraudulent registration.
