Chaos and fire: these are the images of the air force plane that crashed in Veracruz

In social networks, images of the crashed jet of Mexican Air Force (FAM). Images of elements of the national army witnessing the flames The causes have toppled the most popular platforms and reflect the scale of the incident.

On the morning of this Sunday February 21, Secretary of National Defense (Sedena) confirmed that a Mexican Air Force plane crashed shortly after taking off from the airport in the municipality of Emiliano Zapata, Veracruz, where six military elements lost their lives.

By an official declaration, the secretariat responsible for Luis Cresencio Sandoval He regretted the incident and said there were already elements participating in the flames.

“The Secretariat of National Defense informs the public that at approximately 9.45 am on this date, The LearJet 45 registration 3912 of the Mexican Air Force, suffered an accident while taking off from the national airport ‘El Lencero’», Referred the Sedena.

The federal agency did not provide the identity of the deceased; however, he assured that the debtors would receive the benefits which, according to the law, correspond.

“The staff of the generals, chiefs, officers and troops who make up the Armed Institute expresses its most sincere condolences to the families of our colleagues weapons which unfortunately lost their lives in the performance of their duties. This unit will verify that the services which correspond by law to their beneficiaries are granted, as well as the support necessary to support them in all their needs during this difficult period ”, indicates the press release.

Alone, the Secretary of National Defense made a publication on social networks where he expressed his condolences to the relatives and relatives of the deceased.

“We extend our deepest condolences to all members of his family, wishing them a speedy recovery and peace; by assuring them that they will be supported in whatever is necessary ”, published Sandoval González.

At the scene, the Sedena Air Accident Investigation Commission and the Office of the Controller of the Mexican Army and Air Force will carry out the corresponding expertises. to determine the possible causes of the accident in Veracruz.

On Twitter and Facebook, videos captured by cookies reveal plane wreckage on fireThey also show parts of the aircraft itself scattered around the area surrounding the accident; However, the best part is seeing Mexican personnel witness the incident that claimed the lives of six elements of the Sedena.

According to local media, elements of the FAM who lost their lives in the flight practice carried out by plane, they also mention that their destination was to reach the city of Villahermosa, Tabasco; however this has not been confirmed by the authorities. It is assumed that after the plane collapsed it caught fire, trapping the crew.

In the images circulating on the networks, we can also see how elements of the Mexican army and firefighters mobilized to the airport where the accident occurred to deal with the flames of the jet.

So far it is known that the Learjet was manufactured in 2007, by an American company which I used it as a business jetLater, the FAM acquired it to perform various tasks; However, at Sedena’s discretion, neither the identity of the crew nor the actions they were taking were reported.

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