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Mexico Navy Medical Flight Crashes Near Galveston as Death Toll Rises to Six

A joint U.S.–Mexico probe is underway, with consular assistance for families.

Overview

  • Authorities confirmed all eight aboard have been accounted for, with six fatalities and two survivors reported in stable condition.
  • The SEMAR King Air ANX-1209 was on a humanitarian transfer with Fundación Michou y Mau to bring a pediatric burn patient for specialized care in Texas.
  • Search and recovery were led by the U.S. Coast Guard and Galveston responders in low visibility, with dense fog noted by local officials as a factor under review.
  • The FAA and NTSB are on scene and coordinating the technical investigation with Mexico’s Navy after the recovery phase concluded.
  • Mexico’s government issued condolences and is working through the Houston consulate to support families and arrange repatriations.