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Aircraft Crash in Tamaulipas During Diversion to Nuevo Laredo (TTD-6020)

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On November 7, 1967, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration TTD-6020) operated by Mexican Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Mexicana was involved in an aviation accident near Nuevo Laredo, Mexico in flight. 5 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed into a mountain in Tamaulipas while diverting to Nuevo Laredo for an emergency landing after reporting technical problems. All five occupants were killed.

Incident Overview and Route Details An aircraft was operating a flight from Corpus Christi to Mexico City when it encountered technical difficulties while overflying the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. The crew reported the technical problems to air traffic control and was subsequently cleared to divert to Nuevo Laredo for an emergency landing. The aircraft struck a mountain located approximately 20 kilometers from Nuevo Laredo shortly after the diversion clearance was issued. All five occupants on board were killed in the accident. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, exact date, or the specific cause of the technical problems.

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