Texas: A Mexican Navy plane crashed in Texas on Monday, December 22, amid dense fog. The plane was on a humanitarian medical mission to treat children with burn injuries. According to the Mexican government, five people died in the accident.
Navy personnel and civilians were on board
The King Air ANX 1209 aircraft carried a total of eight people, including four members of the Mexican Navy and four civilians. According to Navy officials, five people died in the accident, two were rescued alive, while one person is still missing.
Medical transfer mission was related to the treatment of children
The Mexican Navy stated that the flight was on a special medical transfer mission on behalf of the Mishu and Maui Foundation, an organization that helps treat children with burn injuries. According to reports, a one-year-old child was also on board the plane, although his condition has not yet been officially confirmed.
Plane crashes in Galveston Bay, investigation ongoing
The plane crashed in Galveston Bay, Texas, prompting the US Coast Guard to launch a rescue and relief operation. Passengers were rescued and bodies recovered. The accident is being investigated by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Meanwhile, the Mishu and Maui Foundation issued a statement expressing deep sorrow over the accident and extending condolences to the families of the deceased.