Lineas Aéreas Unidas

Safety profile and incident history for Lineas Aéreas Unidas.

Safety Score

9.1/10

Total Incidents

4

Total Fatalities

35

Recent Incidents

July 14, 1955 22 Fatalities

Douglas DC-2

Oaxaca Oaxaca

The crew started the descent to Oaxaca-Xoxocotlan Airport when the airplane struck the slope of a mountain located 39 km from the airport. The wreckage was spotted few hours later and all 22 occupants have been killed. For undetermined reason, the crew started the descent prematurely.

Boeing 247

Mexico City Federal District of Mexico City

Just after liftoff, while in initial climb, the twin engine airplane stalled and crashed. Both crew members were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

November 27, 1951 13 Fatalities

Douglas DC-2

San Luis Acatlán Guerrero

Shortly after takeoff from San Luis Acatlán Aerodrome, while in initial climb, the airplane hit an obstacle and crashed. Both pilots and eleven passengers were killed while eight other occupants were injured. It was determined that while approaching San Luis Acatlán Airfield earlier that day, the crew spotted some cattle on the grassy runway and it took time for locals to remove all animals. Thus, the landing was delayed and when the crew started the takeoff run to Acapulco, it was already dark and the visibility was apparently insufficient.

Avro 652 Anson

Mexico All Mexico

Suffered an accident somewhere in Mexico in February 1949 (exact date unknown).

Airline Information

Country of Origin

Mexico

Risk Level

Low Risk

Common Aircraft in Incidents

Douglas DC-22
Boeing 2471
Avro 652 Anson1