JUST IN: Mexican Navy Plane Crashes Near Galveston, Texas During Medical Support Mission – UPDATE: 5 Dead as Search and Rescue Efforts Continue

UPDATE:

At approximately 9:30 pm ET, the Mexican Navy said five people have died, and two are hospitalized as search and rescue efforts for one who was on board continue.

Original story below:

A Mexican Naval aircraft crashed near Galveston, Texas, on Monday night while conducting a medical support mission, killing four.

Eight people were on board the plane, including four civilians and four naval crew members. Two are confirmed dead, and search efforts are underway to find two additional passengers.

The Mexican Navy said in a statement published on X:

The Mexican Navy, through the Secretariat of the Navy, reports that today a King Air ANX 1209 aircraft belonging to this institution was conducting a support mission as part of “Plan Marina” in coordination with the Michou and Mau Foundation when it crashed during its approach near Galveston, Texas, United States.

The aircraft was carrying out a humanitarian mission focused on the specialized medical transport of eight people: four naval crew members and four civilians.

Following the incident, search and rescue protocols were immediately activated in coordination with the United States Coast Guard, who have rescued six people so far: four alive and two confirmed deceased. Efforts continue to rescue two more people trapped inside the crashed aircraft.
As a result of the above, the corresponding investigations will be carried out in support of the relevant authorities to determine the causes of the incident. Likewise, coordination is underway with the Mexican Consulate in Houston for any necessary procedures.

The Mexican Navy reaffirms its commitment to the safety of its air operations, as well as to providing humanitarian assistance and support to the population, and emphasizes that all information will be communicated promptly and transparently as confirmed data becomes available.

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— SEMAR México (@SEMAR_mx) December 23, 2025

Via KPRC’s Jaewong Jung:

Per Fox:

Search and rescue protocols were immediately activated following the crash in coordination with the U.S. Coast Guard, which has rescued six people so far. Four were found alive, while two deaths have been confirmed. Efforts remain underway to rescue two additional people still believed to be inside the wreckage, the Mexican Navy said.

According to the Michou and Mau Foundation’s website, its vision is to “provide assistance so that children with severe burns have the best advanced treatment programs and multidisciplinary care.”

The Mexican Navy added that search and rescue efforts were immediately activated in coordination with local authorities.

Search and rescue efforts and an investigation into the crash remain ongoing.

The Galveston Sheriff’s office is at the scene assisting with rescue efforts.

This is a developing story.

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