Veracruz Mexico
Six soldiers died this Sunday Mexican Air Force aircraft According to a report, they traveled to the eastern state of Veracruz National Security Secretariat of Mexico (Sedena).
The events took place near 09:45 (17:45 GMT) local time El Lancero Airport in the municipality of Emiliano Sabata, Metropolitan area to the city of Salaba, the capital of the state of Veracruz.
Learjet aircraft with registration 3912, owned by the National Defense Secretariat of Mexico Ran off the runway and collided with empty spaces.
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Learjet immediately caught fire, killing all 6 of its crew at the scene, including the pilot and co-pilot. The victims were members of the armed forces.
Members of the Mexican Army, State Police Airport rescue workers rushed to the scene of the crash, where they tried to rescue the pilots trapped in the fire.
After the fire was extinguished, ministerial staff entered to pick up the bodies.
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Cedena expressed regret over the accident and promised to ensure that the law provides for similar benefits to its heirs and provide them with the support they need to support themselves in all their needs during this difficult time.
He also announced in a press release that the Air Accident Investigation and Judicial Commission and the Army and Air Force Inspection and Controller General will carry out expert reports to determine the cause of the accident.
