BHB-1534
Flight / Schedule
BHB-1534
Aircraft
Beechcraft AT-11 KansanRegistration
BHB-1534
Date
December 20, 1968 at 12:30 PM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Pie de la Cuesta AFB Guerrero
Region
Central America • Mexico
Narrative Report
On December 20, 1968 at 12:30 PM, BHB-1534 experienced a crash involving Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan, operated by Mexican Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Mexicana, with the event recorded near Pie de la Cuesta AFB Guerrero.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
4 people were known to be on board, 2 fatalities were recorded, 2 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 50.0%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 2, passengers on board: 2, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
Crashed on approach to Pie de la Cuesta AFB for unknown reason. The airplane was destroyed by fire and both pilots were killed while both passengers were injured.
Aircraft reference details include registration BHB-1534.
Fatalities
Total
2
Crew
2
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Crashed on approach to Pie de la Cuesta AFB for unknown reason. The airplane was destroyed by fire and both pilots were killed while both passengers were injured.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
2
Estimated Survivors
2
Fatality Rate
50.0%
Known people on board: 4
Operational Details
Flight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Central America • Mexico
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Beechcraft AT-11 KansanRegistration
BHB-1534
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