Doctor Arroyo – Francisco Sarabia
Flight / Schedule
Doctor Arroyo – Francisco Sarabia
Aircraft
De Havilland DHC-5 BuffaloRegistration
TP-200
MSN
98
Year of Manufacture
1980
Date
May 18, 1989 at 01:40 PM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Doctor Arroyo Nuevo León
Region
Central America • Mexico
Coordinates
23.8042°, -100.2257°
Narrative Report
On May 18, 1989 at 01:40 PM, Doctor Arroyo – Francisco Sarabia experienced a crash involving De Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo, operated by Mexican Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Mexicana, with the event recorded near Doctor Arroyo Nuevo León.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
30 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 30 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 28, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
After takeoff, while climbing to a height of 20 meters, the aircraft stalled and crashed. All 30 occupants were slightly injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. It had the dual registration TP-200 and XC-UTO.
Aircraft reference details include registration TP-200, MSN 98, year of manufacture 1980.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 23.8042°, -100.2257°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
After takeoff, while climbing to a height of 20 meters, the aircraft stalled and crashed. All 30 occupants were slightly injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. It had the dual registration TP-200 and XC-UTO.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
28
Estimated Survivors
30
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 30
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Doctor Arroyo – Francisco Sarabia
Flight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Central America • Mexico
Aircraft Details
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