Vickers Viscount crash, Jul 27, 1992 (4 killed), Mexico City
Vickers Viscount accident on July 27, 1992 near Mexico City, Federal District of Mexico City, Mexico with 4 fatalities. Cause: Controlled flight into...
- Date: July 27, 1992
- Aircraft: Vickers Viscount
- Location: Mexico City, Federal District of Mexico City, Mexico
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Controlled flight into terrain after the crew descended below the ATC-assigned altitude during an IFR approach. The copilot's lack of certification and the captain's limited experience were noted.
A Vickers Viscount ferry flight from Puebla to Mexico City continued descending below the FL120 level ATC had assigned during an IFR approach in poor weather. It struck the slope of Mt Xocotlihuipa about 30 km east of the airport. All four occupants died. The copilot was reportedly not certified to act as pilot on the type.