Ford 5 crash, Aug 16, 1949, Putla Villa de Guerrero Oaxaca
Ford 5 accident on August 16, 1949 near Putla Villa de Guerrero Oaxaca, Mexico with no fatalities. Cause: Left main gear tire burst during takeoff roll.
- Date: August 16, 1949
- Aircraft: Ford 5
- Location: Putla Villa de Guerrero Oaxaca, Mexico
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Left main gear tire burst during takeoff roll
Lineas Aereas Guerrero Oaxaca Ford Trimotor XA-GIJ was on a cargo flight from Putla. During the takeoff roll the left main tire burst, and the aircraft veered off the runway to the left and hit a bank. Both crew members were slightly injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.