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Mexican Navy Medical Aircraft Crashes Near Texas, Five Killed Including a Patient
Galveston, Texas | December 23, 2025
A tragic aviation accident involving the Mexican Navy has claimed the lives of five people, including a patient, after a military medical aircraft crashed near Galveston, Texas. The aircraft was on a humanitarian medical mission when the incident occurred during the landing phase.
According to official information, the aircraft belonged to the Mexican Navy and was carrying medical personnel along with a patient who was being transported for treatment. While attempting to land near Galveston, the aircraft encountered difficulties and crashed, resulting in the deaths of all five people on board.
Emergency response teams were immediately deployed to the crash site following the accident. Rescue and recovery operations were launched without delay, and local authorities secured the area to prevent further risks. Despite swift action by emergency services, no survivors were found.
Both Mexican and U.S. authorities have begun an investigation to determine the cause of the crash. Officials are examining technical factors, weather conditions, and operational details related to the medical mission. The identities of the victims have not yet been officially released.
The Mexican Navy is expected to issue a detailed statement after preliminary findings are available. The incident has drawn attention to the risks involved in cross-border medical evacuation missions, which are often conducted under urgent and challenging conditions.
As investigations continue, the crash has cast a shadow over humanitarian aviation operations, highlighting the dangers faced by military and medical crews while carrying out life-saving missions.
