XB-PEX
Flight / Schedule
XB-PEX
Aircraft
Martin B-26 MarauderRegistration
XB-PEX
MSN
9022
Year of Manufacture
1943
Operator
Private MexicanDate
November 12, 1965 at 12:35 PM
Type
CRASHFlight 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 MexicanFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Central America • Mexico
Aircraft Details
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