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Rescue Ongoing After Mexican Navy Medical Flight Crashes Near Galveston

Officials report four survivors, two fatalities, with efforts underway to reach two others.

Overview

  • The Mexican Navy says a King Air aircraft, tail number ANX-1209, crashed on approach to Scholes International Airport during a humanitarian medical evacuation coordinated with the Michou y Mau foundation.
  • Eight people were on board: four Navy personnel and four civilians.
  • Four people have been pulled out alive and two have been recovered dead, with recovery efforts continuing for two occupants still inside the aircraft.
  • Search-and-rescue operations were launched immediately in coordination with the U.S. Coast Guard and local authorities.
  • An investigation into the cause is underway, with earlier local reports noting dense fog near the airport, a detail not yet confirmed by investigators.