The aircraft, identified as a King Air ANX 1209, was carrying eight people at the time of the crash—four Mexican Navy personnel and four civilians. The plane went down in Galveston Bay during the operation.
Officials said two passengers were found alive at the crash site, while one individual remains unaccounted for. The aircraft was reportedly conducting a specialized medical transport when the incident occurred.
The mission was being carried out on behalf of a charitable organization that supports children suffering from severe burn injuries. Following the crash, the organization released a statement expressing deep sorrow and solidarity with the families affected by the tragedy, noting that it shared in their pain with respect and compassion.
Reports indicate that the patient being transported was a one-year-old child, though the infant’s condition following the crash has not been clearly confirmed.
Emergency responders recovered six people from the water and located two bodies during search and rescue efforts. Authorities stated that multiple agencies responded swiftly to the scene.
Questions regarding the status of passengers and further details surrounding the crash were referred to aviation authorities, who had not released additional information at the time of reporting.
