Mexican Navy plane crashes near Galveston; six dead
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GALVESTON, Texas — A Mexican Navy medical aircraft crashed into Galveston Bay Monday afternoon while approaching Scholes International Airport, officials said. Eight people were aboard: four military crew and four civilians, including a child being transported for burn care. Rescues recovered survivors; agencies reported deaths rising from at least two to six by Tuesday evening, with two survivors. U.S. Coast Guard, Texas DPS, FAA and NTSB joined Mexican Navy and local authorities in search and investigation. Investigators are collecting debris, witness statements and communications records. Officials cautioned that the cause remains under investigation. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 11 original reports from The Orange County Register, Sudbury.com, The Dallas Morning News, 2 News Nevada, KFDM, thedailyjagran.com, WKMG, KPRC, WGXA, ABC7 Chicago and WSBT.
Timeline of Events
- Mexican Navy flight departed Mexico carrying a pediatric burn patient and escorts for treatment in Galveston.
- Monday afternoon: aircraft crashed into Galveston Bay near the Galveston Causeway while approaching Scholes International Airport.
- Immediate rescue operations recovered survivors and bodies; local dive, drone and patrol units responded.
- Agencies reported casualty totals escalating over Monday and Tuesday, culminating in six confirmed dead and two survivors.
- FAA, NTSB, U.S. Coast Guard and Mexican Navy initiated a joint investigation into the crash.
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Emergency responders, medical facilities, and aviation investigators gained operational experience and additional data that may inform safety improvements and future medical-transport protocols.
Families of the deceased and injured, the nonprofit transporting burn patients, and Mexican Navy personnel suffered losses, trauma and disruption due to the crash.
After reading and researching latest news.... Eight people were aboard the Mexican Navy medical flight; investigators confirmed six fatalities and two survivors by Tuesday evening. U.S. Coast Guard, FAA, NTSB and Mexican Navy are coordinating recovery and probe; officials report communications loss and weather as aspects under examination for investigators.
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Mexican Navy plane crashes near Galveston; six dead
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