Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Mexican Navy Plane Crashes Near Galveston
A Mexican Navy plane crashed near Galveston, Texas, while carrying a 2-year-old child and seven other people.
The plane was on its way to a hospital for medical treatment.
At least five people died, four were rescued, and three are still missing.
The crash happened in heavy fog, which made it hard to see.
Emergency teams, including divers and crime scene investigators, are helping with the rescue and investigation.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are also involved.
The area is a popular beach destination, and the fog is expected to last until Tuesday morning.
A Mexican Navy aircraft crashed near Galveston, Texas, carrying eight people, including a 2-year-old medical patient.
At least five people were killed, four were rescued, and three are still missing.
The crash occurred in heavy fog with visibility reduced to half a mile.
Emergency crews, including dive teams and crime scene investigators, are responding to the scene.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash.
- Who
- Mexican Navy personnel and civilians, including a 2-year-old medical patient
- What
- A Mexican Navy aircraft crash
- When
- Around 2:30 PM on Monday
- Where
- Near the base of a causeway close to Galveston, Texas
- Why
- The plane was on a medical mission and suffered an accident
Weather Conditions
Mechanical Failure
Cause of Crash
Weather Conditions
Heavy fog with visibility reduced to half a mile may have contributed to the crash.
Mechanical Failure
The crash could be due to a mechanical failure or other operational issues.
- Time of Crash
- Around 2:30 PM on Monday
- Location
- Near the base of a causeway close to Galveston, Texas
- Aircraft Type
- Mexican Navy aircraft
- Passengers
- 8 people (4 Mexican Navy officers, 4 civilians)
- Destination
- Shriners Children’s Hospital in Galveston
- Weather Conditions
- Heavy fog with visibility reduced to half a mile
- Casualties
- At least 5 people killed, 4 rescued, 3 missing
- Investigating Agencies
- Federal Aviation Administration, National Transportation Safety Board, Galveston County Sheriff’s Office
Sources
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2-year-old among 5 dead as Mexican Navy medical-transfer plane crashes in Galveston Bay
US: At Least 5 People Killed As Mexican Navy Plane On Medical Mission Crashes Near Texas Coast; Visuals Surface
5 Dead As Mexican Navy Plane On Medical Mission Crashes
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