XB-PEX

Crashed shortly after takeoff from Mexico City Airport for unknown reason. Three passengers were killed while five other occupants were injured. The airplane was owned by R. O'Farrell.

Flight / Schedule

XB-PEX

Registration

XB-PEX

MSN

9022

Year of Manufacture

1943

Operator

Private Mexican

Date

November 12, 1965 at 12:35 PM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Private

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Crash Location

Mexico City Federal District of Mexico City

Region

Central America • Mexico

Narrative Report

On November 12, 1965 at 12:35 PM, XB-PEX experienced a crash involving Martin B-26 Marauder, operated by Private Mexican, with the event recorded near Mexico City Federal District of Mexico City.

The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

8 people were known to be on board, 3 fatalities were recorded, 5 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 37.5%.

Crew on board: 3, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 5, passenger fatalities: 3, other fatalities: 0.

Crashed shortly after takeoff from Mexico City Airport for unknown reason. Three passengers were killed while five other occupants were injured. The airplane was owned by R. O'Farrell.

Aircraft reference details include registration XB-PEX, MSN 9022, year of manufacture 1943.

Fatalities

Total

3

Crew

0

Passengers

3

Other

0

Crash Summary

Crashed shortly after takeoff from Mexico City Airport for unknown reason. Three passengers were killed while five other occupants were injured. The airplane was owned by R. O'Farrell.

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

3

Passengers On Board

5

Estimated Survivors

5

Fatality Rate

37.5%

Known people on board: 8

Operational Details

Operator

Private Mexican

Flight Type

Private

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Region / Country

Central America • Mexico

Aircraft Details

Registration

XB-PEX

MSN

9022

Year of Manufacture

1943