Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 7 November 1967
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47 (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Fuerza Area Mexicana
Registration Number: TTD-6020
Location: Matamoros, Tamaulipas –
ÿ Mexico
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 5 / Occupants: 5
Component Affected: Aircraft engine/systemAircraft engine/system
Category: Accident
An aircraft experienced a mechanical failure while en route to Mexico City, leading to a precautionary landing near the Nuevo Laredo Airport. The crew reported issues and initiated a landing attempt.An aircraft experienced a mechanical failure while en route to Mexico City, leading to a precautionary landing near the Nuevo Laredo Airport. The crew reported issues and initiated a landing attempt.
Description
Crashed into a mountain about 20 km from Nuevo Laredo Airport. The aircraft was en route to Mexico City when the crew reported mechanical problems and tried to make a precautionary landing at Nuevo Laredo.
Source of Information
https://www.elbravo.mx/Hemeroteca/1967/Noviembre/11081967-OCR.phphttps://www.elbravo.mx/Hemeroteca/1967/Noviembre/11081967-OCR.phpPrimary Cause
Mechanical failure during flight.Mechanical failure during flight.Share on:
