Mexican Military Plane Crashes in Galveston Bay: 8 Onboard Amid Treacherous Fog

A Mexican military medical plane carrying eight people, including a pediatric patient, crashed into West Galveston Bay on Monday afternoon as it approached Scholes International Airport in heavy fog. According to authorities, the aircraft was on its final approach for landing when it went down in the bay. The plane, which was a medical flight, was carrying two pilots and six passengers, including a child in need of specialized burn care. Emergency crews rushed to the scene, with multiple agencies responding to the crash, including the US Coast Guard, Galveston Fire Department, and local marine units. Crews launched small boats and search aircraft to comb the waters around Channel Marker 6 and nearby areas. Resources were deployed to assist with search and rescue efforts, and four ambulances were seen transporting victims to John Sealy Hospital at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. One woman was reported to be conscious but suffered a compound fracture to her leg, while a man was receiving CPR, and a third victim was being extracted from the aircraft. The investigation remains active, and authorities have not yet released further details about the aircraft's origin or the cause of the crash. Weather conditions at the time of the crash were poor, with dense fog and overcast skies significantly reducing visibility. The Galveston Police Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety are leading the investigation, with Galveston County resources deployed to support ongoing efforts.