San Luis Acatlán – Acapulco
Flight / Schedule
San Luis Acatlán – Acapulco
Aircraft
Douglas DC-2Registration
XA-DOQ
MSN
2077
Year of Manufacture
1939
Operator
Lineas Aéreas UnidasDate
November 27, 1951 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
San Luis Acatlán Guerrero
Region
Central America • Mexico
Coordinates
16.9617°, -98.5822°
Crash Cause
Other causes
Narrative Report
On November 27, 1951 at 12:00 AM, San Luis Acatlán – Acapulco experienced a crash involving Douglas DC-2, operated by Lineas Aéreas Unidas, with the event recorded near San Luis Acatlán Guerrero.
The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
21 people were known to be on board, 13 fatalities were recorded, 8 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 61.9%.
Crew on board: 3, crew fatalities: 2, passengers on board: 18, passenger fatalities: 11, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is other causes. 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.
Aircraft reference details include registration XA-DOQ, MSN 2077, year of manufacture 1939.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 16.9617°, -98.5822°.
Fatalities
Total
13
Crew
2
Passengers
11
Other
0
Crash Summary
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.
Cause: Other causes
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
3
Passengers On Board
18
Estimated Survivors
8
Fatality Rate
61.9%
Known people on board: 21
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
San Luis Acatlán – Acapulco
Operator
Lineas Aéreas UnidasFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Central America • Mexico
Aircraft Details
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