Narrative:
The Antonov was involved in a paradropping mission. The approach to the Pie de la Cuesta Air Base was abandoned and the airplane crashed into the sea in the vicinity of Acapulco. All four crew members are still missing.
accident date: 16-12-2006
type: Antonov An-32B
registration: UR-48081
| Status: | Accident Investigation report not yet completed, but information verified through authorities or other sources. |
| Date: | Saturday 16 December 2006 |
| Time: | 09:25 |
| Type: |  Antonov An-32B |
| Operator: | Fuerza Aérea Mexicana |
| Registration: | FAM-3103 |
| MSN: | 3106 |
| First flight: | 1992 |
| Engines: | 2 Ivchenko AI-20 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | 8 km (5 mls) SE off Pie de la Cuesta Air Base ( Mexico)
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| Phase: | Approach (APR) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| Pie de la Cuesta Air Base, Mexico |
The Antonov was involved in a paradropping mission. The approach to the Pie de la Cuesta Air Base was abandoned and the airplane crashed into the sea in the vicinity of Acapulco. All four crew members are still missing.
Sources:
» Comunicado de Prensa No. 003 (Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional, 16-12-2006)Photos
accident date: 16-12-2006
type: Antonov An-32B
registration: UR-48081
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