He little boy was traveling accompanied by his motherwho survived the impact but remains hospitalized in critical condition. His father, who at that time was in Escárcega, Campeche, anxiously awaited news about his family.
The flight was part of a transfer coordinated by the Navy in collaboration with the Michou and Mau foundationspecialized in the care of minors with severe burns.
According to local media, Federico had suffered burns in approximately 40% of his body after falling into a pot of boiling water and was being transferred to a specialized hospital to receive urgent medical attention.
So far, the causes of the accident have not been confirmed, although one of the hypotheses points to the reduced visibility due to foggy weather. The aircraft was carrying eight people, of whom six lost their lives: four members of the Mexican Navy, a doctor and the minor. Federico’s mother and a nurse managed to be rescued alive.
Federico’s father obtains a humanitarian visa
During the morning of this Tuesday, Edward, Federico’s father, requested support to travel to the United States and carry out the procedures for the repatriation of his son’s remains, as well as to accompany his wife, who survived the plane crash.
Visibly dismayed, Edward asked society for solidarity so he could travel to Texas and be with his family in these difficult times. “We need help, my son didn’t make it,” he said with a broken voice in a video broadcast in local media.
“Until now they have not told me what is happening there. I am practically incommunicado with them. The only thing I ask of them is their support, that it be felt in my heart,” he added, through tears.
Following this plea, the Campeche Government Secretariat, headed by Liz Hernández, in coordination with the municipal president of Escárcega, Juan Carlos Hernández Rath, provided support and guidance to Edward.
Through a video on social networks, it was reported that a humanitarian visa was arranged that will allow Federico’s father to travel to Texas, reunite with his wife and access the little boy’s remains. In addition, you will be provided with financial support to cover your travel expenses in the coming days, ensuring that you can enter the United States with the emergency visa.
What is known about the accident?
A naval aircraft of the Mexican Navy-Secretariat of the Navy collapsed this Monday in the vicinity of Galveston, Texas, while carrying out a medical transfer coordinated with the Michou y Mau Foundation, specialized in the care of patients with burns, mainly children and adolescents.
The Secretary of the Navy confirmed that six of the eight people aboard the Beechcraft King Air 350 (ANX-1209) lost their lives. Among the victims is Federico, a two-year-old boy who was traveling for a humanitarian transfer after suffering serious burns.
The two survivors, Federico’s mother and a nurse, remain hospitalized and receive specialized medical care. Although the causes of the accident are still under investigation, it is noted that low visibility caused by fog may have influenced the collapse.
The Navy maintains coordination with the Consulate General of Mexico in Houston for the corresponding procedures and reaffirmed its condolences to the families of the victims, as well as its commitment to providing timely and reliable information.
Images and videos spread on social networks show the rapid intervention of emergency teams, including boats and ambulances, while rescue and care work was carried out for those affected.
