4 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident near Compostela, Nayarit (6012)

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On June 13, 1972, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration 6012) operated by Mexican Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Mexicana was involved in an aviation accident near Compostela, Mexico in flight. 4 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft crashed on Mount Buenavista in Mexico, resulting in the deaths of all four people on board.

What happened

A fatal aviation accident occurred on Mount Buenavista, situated approximately 5 kilometers west of Compostela in the state of Nayarit. The aircraft went down under unknown circumstances during its flight.

The incident resulted in four fatalities, as all members of the crew were killed in the crash. No survivors were reported from the wreckage.

Findings

At this time, the specific reasons for the accident remain undetermined. There is currently no information available regarding the aircraft's registration, the specific model of the plane, or the exact phase of flight during which the impact occurred.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Jun 1972 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Compostela, Mexico?

An aircraft crashed on Mount Buenavista in Mexico, resulting in the deaths of all four people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 Jun 1972 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Jun 1972 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration 6012, operated by Mexican Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Mexicana, at Compostela, Mexico.