Aircraft crash near Nuevo Laredo during emergency diversion

5 fatalities • Nuevo Laredo, Mexico • Flight

An aircraft flying from Corpus Christi to Mexico City crashed into a mountain in Tamaulipas while attempting an emergency landing.

What happened

During a flight traveling from Corpus Christi toward Mexico City, the crew of the aircraft encountered mechanical difficulties while traversing the airspace over Tamaulipas. After notifying Air Traffic Control of these technical issues, the flight was authorized to divert to Nuevo Laredo to perform an emergency landing.

Shortly after receiving clearance for the diversion, the aircraft impacted a mountain situated approximately 20 km from the Nuevo Laredo airport. The impact resulted in the deaths of all five occupants on board.

Findings

No specific investigation results regarding the mechanical failure were provided, though the sequence of events indicates the crash occurred during the emergency diversion phase following a report of technical problems.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck terrain while the crew was attempting to divert to an alternate airport due to reported technical difficulties.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1967-11-07 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Nuevo Laredo, Mexico?

An aircraft flying from Corpus Christi to Mexico City crashed into a mountain in Tamaulipas while attempting an emergency landing.

Were there any fatalities in the 1967-11-07 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1967-11-07 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration TTD-6020, operated by Mexican Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Mexicana, at Nuevo Laredo, Mexico.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck terrain while the crew was attempting to divert to an alternate airport due to reported technical difficulties.

Loading the flight search…